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Hippopotamus

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Photo by Fadzil Hisham Hippopotamus or Hippo is the third-largest type of land mammal after elephant and rhinoceros. The name “hippopotamus” comes from a Greek word meaning “water horse” or “river horse.” Despite the hippos' cute appearance, they are among the most dangerous and aggressive of all mammals. Their canine and incisor teeth grow continuously, with canines reaching 20 inches (51 centimeters) in length. Click here to find more exciting places! Average weight of an adult male hippo is 1,500 kg while female is about 1,300 kg. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it is capable of running 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. Hippos graze on land; they do not eat while in the water and aren't known to graze on aquatic plants. They prefer short, creeping grass and small green shoots and reeds. Sports News

Clownfish

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Photo by Fadzil Hisham The Clownfish is a small fish which grows up to 11 cm (4.3 inches). Its body has a stocky appearance and oval shape. It is compressed laterally, with a round profile. It has three vertical white stripes outlined with a fine black line. The tail is rounded and the dorsal fin is lined with 11 spines. This species live in the coral reefs off the coasts of Australia and Southeast Asia as far north as southern Japan. They are found mainly around certain kinds of anemones, a creature that anchors itself to the sea floor. Clownfish are hermaphrodites. They are all born male, according to National Geographic. They have the ability to turn themselves female, but once the change is made, they can’t go back to being male.  These social fish live in groups that are led by one dominant female. Clownfish are omnivores, which means they eat meat and plants. They typically eat algae, zooplankton, worms and small crustaceans.