The word hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse". The hippopotamus is one of the largest quadrupeds. They have a stocky shape and short legs. Hippopotamuses are gregarious, living in groups of up to 30 animals; such a group is called a herd . A male hippopotamus is known as a bull, a female a cow, and a baby a calf. The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. Hippos are still threatened by habitat loss and are often poached for their meat and ivory canine teeth.

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1962, Animals 6v

17 Aug 2023
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Main product: sgz0128 Country: Guinea, Republic Year: 1962 Nr. Yvert: 105/10 Nr. Michel: 128/33
1 x 5.25
Mint NH
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1963, Animals 12v

14 Feb 2024
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Main product: svn1481 Country: Venezuela Year: 1963 Nr. Fsc: 26301 Nr. Yvert: 668/73+A Nr. Michel: 1481/92
1 x 17.50
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1964, Flora/Fauna 2 s/s

29 Mar 2024
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Main product: sghb014 Country: Ghana Year: 1964 Nr. Yvert: B14/15 Nr. Michel: B14/15
1 x 7.50
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1966, Animals 6v

2 Jan 2022
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Main product: sov0175 Country: Upper Volta Year: 1966 Nr. Fsc: 26601 Nr. Yvert: 148/3 Nr. Michel: 175/0
1 x 6.50
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Main product: ssn0364 Country: Senegal Year: 1967 Nr. Yvert: 297/98 Nr. Michel: 364/65
1 x 3.00
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1987, Definitives, animals 20v

28 Mar 2024
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Main product: sbt0403 Country: Botswana Year: 1987 Nr. Fsc: 28704 Nr. Scott: 404/23 Nr. Yvert: 551/70 Nr. Michel: 403/22
1 x 30.00
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