What Is The More Common Name For A River Horse?

The name Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) derives from the Greek term for “river horse.” Indeed, hippos enjoy freshwater habitats like no other land mammal because of their semi-aquatic nature. What’s another name for river horse? River Horse is the literal English translation of the Greek word Hippopotamus (ἱπποπόταμος). What animal has Read more…