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| hippopotamus defence: The Hippopotamus Defence Alessio de Santis, 2019-08-08 The Hippopotamus Defence is just what a club player needs. It’s a clear-cut and straightforward chess opening that avoids the ever growing body of mainline theory. It’s universal: Black can use the Hippo against virtually all of White choices: 1.e4, 1.d4, 1.c4, 1.f4, the Colle, London, Trompovsky, Réti and others. It’s not yet very well-known and will surprise many opponents. On top of all that, the Hippo is seriously underestimated: with its characteristic double Fianchetto, it may look quiet but is in fact a very dangerous animal. Alessio de Santis is one of the world’s greatest experts and has written a practical, well-structured and accessible manual. His book can be studied on three levels: after a first flash of 3 to 4 hours you will be familiar with the Hippo’s basic moves and key variations, its strategic themes and recurring manoeuvres. In the second and third phase De Santis leads you through the most important concrete lines and introduces the Semi-Hippopotamus to counter some specific White ideas. You can use the Hippo as a surprise weapon or as your main repertoire. The extensive explanations and clear conclusions make this book an easy-to-navigate manual for club players. If you like to confront your opponents with some unexpected counter-attacks, you need not look any further. |
| hippopotamus defence: Play the Hippo Attack and Defense Eric Briffoz, 2017-08-28 The Hippo is an Ultraflexible System based on a Characteristic double Fianchetto development which can be applied as White and Black. This Second edition contains many Grand Master games which are deeply analyzed move by move, to explain the hidden ideas behind the system. You have a Complete Repertoire with White and Black for the rest of your life. Forget about learning the Berlin wall or the Spanish till move 20. Get a real Chess Life instead: Your Life, Your Opening, Your Imagination! Featuring games of Kasparov, Carlsen, Karpov, Kamsky, Nakamura and many others!--Amazon.com. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Modern Defence Cyrus Lakdawala, 2012 Cyrus Lakdawala examines the many different variations of the Modern Defence, studies the typical plans and tactics, offers repertoire options and provides answers to all the key questions |
| hippopotamus defence: Tiger's Modern Tiger Hillarp Persson, 2005 In this book Swedish grandmaster Tiger Hillarp Persson presents his own favourite defence against 1.e4, the Modern Defence with a6. With his trademark laid-back approach, he explains the different White replies to his system. His repertoire is based on deep understanding, common themes, and interesting games, rather than simply theory to be memorised. Pieces are sacrificed in a great number of games and famous grandmasters meet their doom on the pages of this refreshingly lively opening book. In today's chess teaching, opening theory often reaches deep into the middlegame, and players struggle to create something new and inspiring at the chessboard. Here Tiger Hillarp Persson shows that it is possible to be original at an early stage. |
| hippopotamus defence: Easy Guide to the Hippo Attack & Defence Eric Robert Briffoz, 2017-07-26 The Hippopotamus Attack & Defence is a Hypermodern Chess Opening System which is Universal. For the very first time in Chess History, its theory is explained and Grandmaster games are analysed in detail for both the Hippo Attack & Defence! |
| hippopotamus defence: The Retractions (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 60) Saint Augustine, Augustine, 2010-04 No description available |
| hippopotamus defence: The Problem of Free Choice Saint Augustine (of Hippo), 1955 One of Augustine's most important works, written between 388 and 395, this dialogue has as its objective not so much to discuss free will for its own sake as to discuss the problem of evil in reference to the existence of God, who is almighty and all-good. |
| hippopotamus defence: Winning Quickly with 1.b3 and 1...b6 Ilya Odessky, 2020-07-03 “I left chess in 2012. I did not touch it for several years. Then I decided to test my strength in Internet blitz. I started from scratch. The board floated before my eyes, and my knee twitched. Less than two months later, I crossed the grandmaster rating mark. My opponents, among them lots of players with a big name, played chess better than me. Surprisingly though, I knew more. On a small island of chess theory, onto which I lured them, I was better oriented. Much better! About 30% of the games ended in wins around the 20th move. A quarter of the games simply ended in mate. In all games, I opened with the moves 1.b3 and 1…b6.” International Master Ilya Odessky is the world’s leading expert on the 1.b3 and 1…b6 chess opening systems. Despite their apparent calm, these openings are extremely sharp. Now Odessky presents his findings and achievements of recent years. His baffling traps will help you crush your opponents in the opening, with both White and Black. Ilya Odessky will entertain, amuse and surprise you in this highly unusual chess opening book full of ultra-romantic chess. |
| hippopotamus defence: Site Reliability Engineering Niall Richard Murphy, Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Jennifer Petoff, 2016-03-23 The overwhelming majority of a software systemâ??s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Googleâ??s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. Youâ??ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficientâ??lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introductionâ??Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principlesâ??Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practicesâ??Understand the theory and practice of an SREâ??s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Managementâ??Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use |
| hippopotamus defence: Starting Out Nigel Davies, 2008-06-07 Grandmaster Nigel Davies revisits the fundamentals of the Modern Defence, studying in depth the crucial early moves and plans for both sides. This book is ideal for up-and-coming players. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Modernized Modern Defense Fernandez, 2020-09-22 The Modern Defence is not a solid opening. In fact, on some level maybe it's not an opening at all. It's the Wild West of chess opening theory, a safe haven for true chess lovers who are just spoiling for a fight. The structures that can result are almost unlimited in their variety and the potential for dynamic piece play is also huge. You need real passion to play it, and also the ability to work hard at the board. But it's also played at the very top: even the names Carlsen and Kramnik occur sometimes in these pages! This book is primarily intended for players who want to play the position after 1.e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 for Black. However, and inevitably for the computer age, there is also a strong focus on chess truth. That means there are also some recommendations for White that are not yet well-known in mainstream opening theory, and that the book has something to offer everyone. |
| hippopotamus defence: The HIPPO System Eric Briffoz, 2018-01-14 The Third Edition of an already Classical Chess book! The Hippo is an Ultraflexible System based on a Characteristic double Fianchetto development which can be applied as White and Black. This Third edition contains 40 analyzed games, many Grand Master games which are deeply analyzed move by move, to explain the hidden ideas behind the system. You have a Complete Repertoire with White and Black for the rest of your life. Forget about learning the Berlin wall or the Spanish till move 20. Get a real Chess Life instead: Your Life, Your Opening, Your Imagination ! Featuring games of Kasparov, Carlsen, Karpov, Kamsky, Nakamura and many others! 260+ pages! This book is about ideas on an opening system which can be applied both with White and Black. This system has received its seal of approval thanks to usage by some of the top International Grand masters (and World Champions!), with both colors. |
| hippopotamus defence: ABC of Chess Openings , 2001 Gary Gauthier shows you how to play chess openings, explains the tricks and traps, the strategy and tactics of many different openings. |
| hippopotamus defence: Play 1...d6 Against Everything Erik Zude, Jörg Hickl, 2017-10-01 All the average club player needs is a small and manageable chess opening repertoire. They don’t have time and energy to study hundreds of pages of chess opening theory. And why would they? Amateur games are rarely decided in the opening. Understanding structures and finding tactics are much more important. Renowned German chess trainers Erik Zude and Jörg Hickl have created an ideal club player’s repertoire for Black. This compact manual presents a set of lines that is conveniently limited in scope, yet varied, solid and complete. The core repertoire is based on lines that the authors have successfully played at (grand)master level for decades: the Antoshin variation of the Philidor Defence against 1.e4 and the Old-Indian Defence against 1.d4. There is only a limited number of plans, ideas and structures that you need to learn, and very few forcing variations. After an initial phase in which Black may at first sight look slightly passive, you will develop your position with a sequence of strong standard moves and start your highly effective counterplay. Zude and Hickl provide common sense guidance, explain all typical characteristics and give practical examples. If you have an Elo rating between 1400 and 2200, you don’t need to look further because you can Play 1..d6 Against Everything! |
| hippopotamus defence: The Modern Tiger Tiger Hillarp Persson, 2014-12-10 Tiger's Modern from 2005 is a modern classic, but has fallen out of date. Instead of writing a typical second edition, Swedish grandmaster Tiger Hillarp Persson has chosen to write a new book on the same topic, building on the original framework, re-analyzing every line, and adding over forty new illustrative games to his unique interpretation of the Modern Defense. The Modern Tiger offers a complete repertoire against 1.e4, as well as against 1.d4 when White continues with c4 and e4. For added flexibility, both a Modern line and a Pirc line are given against the critical Austrian Attack. |
| hippopotamus defence: Side-stepping Mainline Theory Gerard Welling, Steve Giddins, 2019-09-05 The average chess player spends too much time on studying opening theory. In his day, World Champion Emanuel Lasker argued that improving amateurs should spend about 5% of their study time on openings. These days club players are probably closer to 80%, often focusing on opening lines that are popular among grandmasters. Club players shouldn’t slavishly copy the choices of grandmasters. GMs need to squeeze every drop of advantage from the opening and therefore play highly complex lines that require large amounts of memorization. The main necessity for club players is to emerge from the opening with a reasonable position, from which you can simply play chess and pit your own tactical and positional understanding against that of your opponent. Gerard Welling and Steve Giddins recommend the Old Indian-Hanham Philidor set-up as a basis for both Black and White. They provide ideas and strategies that can be learned in the shortest possible time and require the bare minimum of maintenance and updating. They deliver exactly what you need: rock-solid positions that you know how to handle. By adopting a similar set-up for both colours, with similar plans and techniques, you further reduce study time. With this compact and straightforward opening approach, Welling and Giddins argue, club players will have more time to focus on what is really decisive in the vast majority of non-grandmaster games: tactics, positional understanding and endgame technique. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Pirc Defence Mihail Marin, 2017 |
| hippopotamus defence: Double Fianchetto - Daniel Hausrath, 2020-05-19 This is the first book fully devoted to the double fianchetto for both colors, White and Black. GM Daniel Hausrath draws upon his vast experience to provide guidance on how to use the different kinds of set-ups the double fianchetto has available for White and Black. In a clear manner, Daniel explains the many subtle move orders, the critical resulting middle game structures and typical endgame positions. His guidance through the presented games will bring you an immediate gain in the understanding of the benefits of the 'Double Fianchetto'. This is an ideal book for all club players and is written by one of the leading experts on the 'Double Fianchetto'. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Internationalists Oona A. Hathaway, Scott J. Shapiro, 2017-09-12 “An original book…about individuals who used ideas to change the world” (The New Yorker)—the fascinating exploration into the creation and history of the Paris Peace Pact, an often overlooked but transformative treaty that laid the foundation for the international system we live under today. In 1928, the leaders of the world assembled in Paris to outlaw war. Within the year, the treaty signed that day, known as the Peace Pact, had been ratified by nearly every state in the world. War, for the first time in history, had become illegal. But within a decade of its signing, each state that had gathered in Paris to renounce war was at war. And in the century that followed, the Peace Pact was dismissed as an act of folly and an unmistakable failure. This book argues that the Peace Pact ushered in a sustained march toward peace that lasts to this day. A “thought-provoking and comprehensively researched book” (The Wall Street Journal), The Internationalists tells the story of the Peace Pact through a fascinating and diverse array of lawyers, politicians, and intellectuals. It reveals the centuries-long struggle of ideas over the role of war in a just world order. It details the brutal world of conflict the Peace Pact helped extinguish, and the subsequent era where tariffs and sanctions take the place of tanks and gunships. The Internationalists is “indispensable” (The Washington Post). Accessible and gripping, this book will change the way we view the history of the twentieth century—and how we must work together to protect the global order the internationalists fought to make possible. “A fascinating and challenging book, which raises gravely important issues for the present…Given the state of the world, The Internationalists has come along at the right moment” (The Financial Times). |
| hippopotamus defence: God is No Thing Rupert Shortt, 2024-10-24 ‘God is no thing, but not nothing.’ These words from the renowned thinker Herbert McCabe point to a fallacy at the heart of New Atheist polemics against religion: the deity rejected by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and their followers is not God as taught in classical tradition, but merely a blown-up thing. From this basic error flow many more misunderstandings about Christianity and other creeds. As a result, debate on life’s biggest questions has grown vitriolic as well as confused. Although parts of the Western world now appear almost totally secularised, Christianity remains the most potent worldview on earth alongside Islam. In this compelling book, Rupert Shortt gracefully argues that Christianity is a much more coherent, progressive body of belief – philosophically, scientifically and culturally – than often supposed by its critics. Alert to the menace posed by religious fundamentalism, as well as to secularist blind spots, he shows how a self-critical faith is of huge consequence to wider human flourishing, including through promoting peace and environmental sustainability. |
| hippopotamus defence: Against Verres Marcus Tullius Cicero, 2021-04-10 In Against Verres, Marcus Tullius Cicero masterfully employs the rhetoric of legal oration to expose the egregious corruption of the governor Verres, whose mismanagement of Sicily sparked outrage in Roman society. This polemical work brilliantly blends vivid character sketches, emotional appeals, and a meticulous presentation of evidence, showcasing Cicero'Äôs skill in persuasive language. Stylistically, the text serves not only as a legal argument but also as a profound commentary on moral integrity and public duty in the Roman Republic, reflecting the tumultuous political landscape of the late 1st century BCE where power and virtue often stood in stark opposition. Cicero, a statesman, lawyer, and philosopher, was deeply rooted in the socio-political upheaval of his time, which undoubtedly influenced his fervent critique of Verres. His commitment to justice, exemplified in his orations, highlights his belief in the importance of the rule of law and accountability among Rome's elite. Cicero's firsthand experiences with government corruption and legal processes provided him the insight and urgency necessary to craft this blistering indictment. For those interested in classical rhetoric, Roman history, or the interplay of power and morality, Against Verres is an essential work that remains as relevant today as in Cicero's time. It serves not only as a captivating legal narrative but also as a testament to the enduring fight against injustice, compelling readers to reflect on the responsibilities of citizens and leaders alike. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Wealth Hoarders Chuck Collins, 2021-03-08 For decades, a secret army of tax attorneys, accountants and wealth managers has been developing into the shadowy Wealth Defence Industry. These ‘agents of inequality’ are paid millions to hide trillions for the richest 0.01%. In this book, inequality expert Chuck Collins, who himself inherited a fortune, interviews the leading players and gives a unique insider account of how this industry is doing everything it can to create and entrench hereditary dynasties of wealth and power. He exposes the inner workings of these “agents of inequality”, showing how they deploy anonymous shell companies, family offices, offshore accounts, opaque trusts, and sham transactions to ensure the world’s richest pay next to no tax. He ends by outlining a robust set of policies that democratic nations can implement to shut down the Wealth Defence Industry for good. This shocking exposé of the insidious machinery of inequality is essential reading for anyone wanting the inside story of our age of plutocratic plunder and stashed cash. Also available as an audiobook. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Defendant Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 1901 |
| hippopotamus defence: On Baptism Against the Donatists Saint Augustine of Hippo, Aeterna Press, This treatise was written about 400 A.D. Concerning it Aug. in Retract. Book II. c. xviii., says: I have written seven books on Baptism against the Donatists, who strive to defend themselves by the authority of the most blessed bishop and martyr Cyprian; in which I show that nothing is so effectual for the refutation of the Donatists, and for shutting their mouths directly from upholding their schism against the Catholic Church, as the letters and act of Cyprian. Aeterna Press |
| hippopotamus defence: On Augustine Rowan Williams, 2016-04-07 Since his retirement as Archbishop of Canterbury and his return to academic life (Master of Magdalene College Cambridge) Rowan Williams has demonstrated a massive new surge of intellectual energy. In this new book he turns his attention to St Augustine. St Augustine not only shaped the development of Western theology, he also made a major contribution to political theory (City of God) and through his Confessions to the understanding of human psychology. Rowan Williams has an entirely fresh perspective on these matters and the chapter titles in this new book demonstrate this at a glance - 'Language Reality and Desire', 'Politics and the Soul', 'Paradoxes of Self Knowledge', 'Insubstantial Evil'. As with his previous titles, Dostoevsky, The Edge of Words and Faith in the Public Square this new study is sure to be a major contribution on a compelling subject. |
| hippopotamus defence: What's My Superpower? Aviaq Johnston, 2021-04-06 Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. But when her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique and special, she realizes that her superpower was right in front of her all along. |
| hippopotamus defence: National Police Reserve Thomas French, 2014-06-19 Based upon years of research undertaken in the US Occupation archives, this book provides a history of Japan’s National Police Reserve (NPR), the precursor of today’s Ground Self Defense Force (GSDF). It is the first ever comprehensive and exclusively focused history of the force in any language. The book examines the domestic and international origins of the force, the American constabulary model upon which it was based, the NPR's character and operation, and its evolution into the GSDF. This volume provides numerous insights and fresh perspectives on the character of the NPR, the origins of the SDF, the US Occupation of Japan and Cold War era US-Japan relations. |
| hippopotamus defence: In Defence of Faith, Against the Manichaeans Aäron Vanspauwen, 2021-03-04 The subject of this publication is the treatise Aduersus Manichaeos, attributed to Evodius of Uzalis. Evodius was a friend and contemporary of Augustine of Hippo. The treatise Aduersus Manichaeos is an important source on the North African Catholic church and its polemics against the Manichaeans. Although the treatise is strongly influenced by the anti-Manichaean writings of Augustine of Hippo, it also offers much original and likely authentic information on the Manichaean movement. Thus far, however, no systematic study had been conducted on this anti-Manichaean treatise attributed to Evodius. As a result, some of its historical circumstances have been shrouded in mystery. |
| hippopotamus defence: Play the St. George Michael Basman, 1983 |
| hippopotamus defence: Opening Repertoire the Modern Defence Cyrus Lakdawala, 2019-10-22 This book examines all aspects of the highly complex Modern Defence and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Modern Defence Vlastimil Hort, Edmar Mednis, 1979 |
| hippopotamus defence: International Law and New Wars Christine Chinkin, Mary Kaldor, 2017-04-19 International Law and New Wars examines how international law fails to address the contemporary experience of what are known as 'new wars' - instances of armed conflict and violence in places such as Syria, Ukraine, Libya, Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. International law, largely constructed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, rests to a great extent on the outmoded concept of war drawn from European experience - inter-state clashes involving battles between regular and identifiable armed forces. The book shows how different approaches are associated with different interpretations of international law, and, in some cases, this has dangerously weakened the legal restraints on war established after 1945. It puts forward a practical case for what it defines as second generation human security and the implications this carries for international law. |
| hippopotamus defence: The Ideas Behind the Chess Openings Reuben Fine, Sam Sloan, 2012-01-20 This book presents the indispensable foundations for the understanding of the variations of the chess openings. It has been said that ideas are weapons. That is certainly as true in chess as in any other field. A mastery of a little theory which conveys real understanding of the game is infinitely more valuable than a carefully memorized compilation of endless moves. Paradoxically, a thorough grasp of the ideas behind the openings, which are relatively few in number, is a royal road to knowledge which eliminates much of the drudgery associated with remembering a long series of variations. My object in this work is to present the necessary ideology as concisely as possible. This is one of the great classic works on chess by one of the strongest chess players in history. All to often the most recent chess books are just database dumps based on millions of chess games. Our young chess players often undertake the task of memorizing thousands of variations. Let me let you in on a little secret: The world's leading chess grandmasters do not memorize thousands of opening lines. Rather, they study and work them out. They remember the ideas behind the moves, not necessarily the moves themselves. Once they recall the reasons for the moves, they can work out and re-discover the best moves themselves. There are many new moves and opening variations that have become popular and fashionable since this book was published. However, the ideas behind these openings have remained the same. This book is just as valid as when it was first published. Reuben Fine was one of the world's strongest grandmasters of chess. |
| hippopotamus defence: St. Augustine of Hippo Gerald Bonner, 1995 |
| hippopotamus defence: The Little Book of Meditation Dr Patrizia Collard, 2024-08-15 From the bestselling author of The Little Book of Mindfulness. These days meditation is not only practised and appreciated by more and more people, the world of science has also recognized its potential and started researching it in depth. It can help calm an agitated mind, an all-too-common feature of life in the 21st century. Our minds are working overtime as we tackle our to-do lists and spend stressful days at work. But with a little practice we can learn to let go of our thoughts, allowing us to relax completely. Featuring beautiful illustrations, clear explanations, and simple exercises, Dr Patrizia Collard, bestselling author of The Little Book of Mindfulness, shows you how to be happier, healthier, and more relaxed. You will find that meditation helps you: - Strengthen your immune system - Relieve stress and clear your head - Gain courage and self-confidence - Learn to forgive yourself more |
| hippopotamus defence: 700 Opening Traps Bill Wall, 2019-11-17 700 Opening Traps is a unique collection of chess moves which set up the opponent to fall into a mating traps. All the games have been derived from practical play, from amateur to Grandmaster level. Opening traps are useful in blitz play, Internet play, and usually with players who do not study opening theory. And at one time or another, all players, from Grandmaster to novice, have fallen for a chess trap or sprung one on some unsuspecting opponent. This books contains basic chess instructions for the novice as well as hundreds of chess positions that will help even the most experience chess players master the art of the chess trap. Another great publication from notable chess Master and author Bill Wall! |
| hippopotamus defence: The City of God Saint Augustine (of Hippo), 1963 |
| hippopotamus defence: The Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada Anglican Church of Canada, Anglican Church of Canada. Doctrine and Worship Committee, Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod, 1985 The pew edition of the prayer book of the Anglican Church of Canada. Includes: the Divine Office; Baptism and Reconciliation; the Holy Eucharist; the Proper of the Church Year; Pastoral Offices; Episcopal Offices; Parish Thanksgiving and Prayers; the Psalter; and Music. (ABC). |
| hippopotamus defence: Chess Opening Repertoire Danilo Soares Marques, 2020-08-25 A chess opening or simply an opening refers to the initial moves of a chess game. The term can refer to the initial moves by either side, White or Black, but an opening by Black may also be known as a defense. There are dozens of different openings, and hundreds of variants. The Oxford Companion to Chess lists 1,327 named openings and variants. These vary widely in character from quiet positional play to wild tactical play. In addition to referring to specific move sequences, the opening is the first phase of a chess game, the other phases being the middlegame and the endgame. |
| hippopotamus defence: Winning in the Chess Opening Nikolai Kalinichenko, 2018-04-09 Every chess player loves to win early in the opening. However you should never lose sight of the most important objective of your opening play: the proper development of your pawns and pieces. That is why this book is more than just an enjoyable collection of traps and tricks. Prolific Russian chess author Nikolai Kalinichenko has collected 700 brilliant miniatures, topical games from a wide variety of players, from World Champions to amateurs. They are selected for their instructional value, and not merely to highlight blunders or accidents. In his notes Kalinichenko always explains the ideas and plans behind the opening and how play could have been improved. The games are arranged by opening, so the book can be used as a manual. Playing through these exciting games is not just highly enjoyable but will also teach you how to recognize opportunities to ambush your opponent in the first 20 moves. And, reversely, how to avoid such pitfalls in the opening. With the ideas presented in this well-organized book, the adventurous player will certainly win more games, and more rapidly! |
Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; / ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs /; pl.: hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl.: hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile …
Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, & Evolution | Britannica
Apr 17, 2025 · The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa. Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from …
15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal. The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean …
Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
Mar 10, 2011 · Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend …
Hippopotamus - Hippo Facts, Pictures & Information - Animal Corner
The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant, and three or four recently extinct, species in the family ‘Hippopotamidae’. The hippopotamus has …
Hippopotamus | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The hippopotamus, also known as the “river horse,” lives along the rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, the hippo is the heaviest land animal after …
Characteristics and behavior of the hippopotamus | Britannica
hippopotamus, Huge amphibious African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius). Once found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, it is now restricted to parts of eastern and southeastern Africa. …
Hippopotamus - WorldAtlas
Jun 4, 2025 · Hippopotamus Physical Description . The Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious), a Greek-derived name that can be translated to mean “river horse”, is the third …
Hippopotamus - New World Encyclopedia
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of 5 to 30 females and young. During …
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
Nov 4, 2024 · There are two main types of hippos: the common Hippopotamus amphibius and the pygmy hippopotamus. While the common hippo is famous for its massive size and river-loving …
Hippopotamus - Wikipedia
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; / ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs /; pl.: hippopotamuses), often shortened to hippo (pl.: hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile …
Hippopotamus | Size, Diet, Habitat, & Evolution | Britannica
Apr 17, 2025 · The hippopotamus is a large, aquatic mammal native to Africa. Hippos are known for their massive size and unique adaptations for water life, though they face threats from …
15 Hippopotamus Facts - Fact Animal
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal. The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean …
Hippopotamus, facts and photos | National Geographic
Mar 10, 2011 · Hippopotamuses are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. Although their name comes from the Greek for “ river horse ”—because of the time they spend …
Hippopotamus - Hippo Facts, Pictures & Information - Animal …
The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant, and three or four recently extinct, species in the family ‘Hippopotamidae’. The hippopotamus has …
Hippopotamus | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The hippopotamus, also known as the “river horse,” lives along the rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing up to 8,000 pounds, the hippo is the heaviest land animal after …
Characteristics and behavior of the hippopotamus | Britannica
hippopotamus, Huge amphibious African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius). Once found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, it is now restricted to parts of eastern and southeastern Africa. …
Hippopotamus - WorldAtlas
Jun 4, 2025 · Hippopotamus Physical Description . The Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious), a Greek-derived name that can be translated to mean “river horse”, is the third …
Hippopotamus - New World Encyclopedia
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of 5 to 30 females and young. During …
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
Nov 4, 2024 · There are two main types of hippos: the common Hippopotamus amphibius and the pygmy hippopotamus. While the common hippo is famous for its massive size and river-loving …
