The river hippopotamus was described by Linnaeus in 1758. Despite their placid and clumsy appearance, river hippos can be aggressive towards humans, and there are many reports of small boats being overturned and their occupants being bitten to death. Hippos (or crocodiles, depending on who you talk to) are said to kill more people in Africa than any other animal.
Hippos (Greek) a horse; potamos (Greek) a river. Amphi (Greek) around, on both sides; bios (Greek) living, manner of living: meaning living on both sides i.e., on land and in water.
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