The hippopotamus, often simply referred to as a hippo, is a creature that fascinates and delights those who are fortunate enough to witness it in its natural habitat. These semi-aquatic mammals, known ...

Hippos are horrible at chewing, and their giant tusks and front teeth are to blame. These intimidating dental features are used by hippos, in part, to protect themselves and their territory. But some ...

Pigs might not fly, but it turns out that hippos can get seriously airborne. Surprise new research from the Royal Veterinary College in England has uncovered that the African animals launch all four ...

While you've probably heard of "Cocaine Bear," you probably haven't heard of the "cocaine hippos" wreaking havoc on one South American nation's ecosystem 40 years after their owner, drug kingpin Pablo ...