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Which animal is called the river horse?
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The hippopotamus is sometimes called the river horse. In fact its name is made up of Greek words meaning 'river' and 'horse'. Hippos live in Africa and spend much of the day partly under the water in rivers and lakes. After dark, they may come out to feed on the plants on the bank. Hippos can be quarrelsome animals, and two males will often fight one another, sometimes causing severe injuries.
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