Hippos are often mistaken for slow, passive herbivores, but their biology tells a far more dangerous story. With massive jaws ...

Zookeepers spend a lot of time managing large animals safely, but stepping near two agitated hippos is an especially risky ...

Hippos are large, semi-aquatic mammals with a barrel-shaped body, short legs, and a large head. They have gray or brownish-gray skin, with pinkish areas around their eyes, mouth, and ears. Hippos are ...