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   Articles with "hippopotamus" as a keyword



Retinal ganglion cell topography and spatial resolving power in the river hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Comparative Neurology"

DOI: 10.1002/cne.24179

Abstract: The river hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), one of the closest extant relatives to cetaceans, is a large African even‐toed ungulate (Artiodactyla) that grazes and has a semiaquatic lifestyle. Given its unusual phenotype, ecology, and evolutionary history,… read more here.

Keywords: topography; area; ganglion cell; river hippopotamus ... See more keywords

Functional morphology of the hindlimb of fossilized pygmy hippopotamus from Ayia Napa (Cyprus)

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Morphology"

DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21488

Abstract: We studied the functional morphology of the postcranial skeleton of the endemic hippopotamus Phanourios minor, derived from the Upper Pleistocene site of Ayia Napa. The deposit, which consists of a hard limestone substrate on which… read more here.

Keywords: cyprus; functional morphology; hippopotamus; ayia napa ... See more keywords

Zambia–Zimbabwe 2022 hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and other species population distribution along Zambezi River

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "International Journal of Environmental Studies"

DOI: 10.1080/00207233.2024.2330276

Abstract: ABSTRACT A hippopotamus and other wildlife species survey were conducted in the Zambezi River between Kariba dam wall and Luangwa River confluence. The main objective of the survey was to establish hippopotamus and other wildlife… read more here.

Keywords: zambezi river; hippopotamus; species population; side ... See more keywords

Footfall patterns and stride parameters of Common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) on land

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recommendations! Published in 2024 at "PeerJ"

DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17675

Abstract: Common hippopotamuses (hippos) are among the largest extant land mammals. They thus offer potential further insight into how giant body size on land influences locomotor patterns and abilities. Furthermore, as they have semi-aquatic habits and… read more here.

Keywords: hippos; stride parameters; hippopotamus; footfall patterns ... See more keywords