Hippopotamus
| Latin name: | Yppotamus |
| Other names: | Equus fluminis, River horse |
| Category: | Beast |
A large beast called the river horse
General Attributes
The name hippopotamus, meaning river horse, is derived from hippo, horse and potamus, river. It was said to live during the day in the Nile River, and to come out on land at night to graze.
Illustration
The hippopotamus illustrations often are somewhat horse-like, but vary considerably.
