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World Hippo Day 2024 - February 15
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- This day was dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation, protection, and appreciation of the hippopotamus.
- The day was officially established to coincide with the anniversary of the opening of the Turgwe Hippo Trust in Zimbabwe.
- Hippos are semiaquatic mammals, native to sub-Saharan Africa, and weigh up to 2,000 kg.
- It is the third-largest land mammal after elephants and rhinos.
- Today, the hippo population is estimated to be between 115,000 and 130,000.
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