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  Hippo quiz
Updated 29 August 2003, 10.39
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The word hippopotamus is Greek but what does it mean?
  A: Sea elephant
  B: River horse
  C: Water buffalo
In which kind of habitat do hippos live?
  A: On land or in the water
  B: Only in the water
  C: Only on land
Which continent is home to most of the world's hippos?
  A: Europe
  B: Asia
  C: Africa
Hippos are huge but how heavy can they get?
  A: 5 tonnes
  B: 3 tonnes
  C: 1 tonne
Hippos love the river but what can't they do in there?
  A: Swim
  B: Float
  C: Breathe


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