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The word hippopotamus is Greek for “river horse,” which reflects their behavior: they are often seen basking on the banks or sleeping in the waters of rivers, lakes, and swamps across Africa. They favor shallow areas where they can sleep half-submerged, though these places can become quite crowded—as many as 150 hippos may use one pool in the dry season.
In the wild, hippopotamuses rarely live more than 40 years. While their longevity can reach up to 61 years in captivity, their lifespan in their natural habitat is significantly shorter.12