Lower canines can be up to 2 ft. long, and lower incisors grow continuously throughout life. Molars at back of jaw are hidden by fold of skin. Some hair on tail, inside of ears, and on muzzle. The lacquer also controls UV exposure and water retention. In or under water during day and grazes on banks at night Lives in herds of 20- 40 animals.
Males have individual territories Has mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with oxpecker bird.
Usually a single, underwater, precocial birth Babies weigh 60-80 lbs. All rights reserved.