Archaeopotamus (SciiFii)

The savannah hippopotamus (Archaeopotamus aferensis) is a species of hippopotamus and the only living species of the genus Archaeopotamus that originally lived in Africa during the Late Miocene through the Late Pliocene as an extinct species, Archaeopotamus harvardi, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern riverbanks and grasslands (including savannas) of Africa to help boost biodiversity. The savannah hippopotamus can grow to be around 3 meters in length and weigh about 500 - 900 kg when fully grown. It is more terrestrial than the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), due to being less specialized for aquatic life, having longer legs more suited for life on land, as well as having eyes and nostrils lower than those of the common hippopotamus. It is a herbivore that primarily feeds on fruits, leaves, grasses, and tubers, but can sometimes feed on aquatic plants to supplement its diet, although not often due to competition from common hippopotamuses. Unlike common hippopotamuses, savannah hippopotamuses are not generally aggressive, being only about as aggressive as zebras, so they most likely will run away from danger instead of fighting back. The conservation status of the savannah hippopotamus is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the savannah hippopotamus' wide range.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Mammals
Category:Cenozoic Park