Mammalia
VU
Vulnerable
Vulnerable (VU)
It faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
IUCN Red List classification
Herbivore
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The hippopotamus is a large semiaquatic mammal with nearly hairless skin.
Natural habitat
Rivers, lakes and wetlands near grazing areas.
Geographic distribution
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Diet
Mainly grasses grazed at night.
Key characteristics
A large semiaquatic mammal with nearly hairless skin.
A reddish skin secretion helps protect against sunlight and microbes.
