Trotting hippos can become airborne, scientists say
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The findings suggest they are able to push the apparent limits of what giant land animals can do.
Hippos are most often pictured gliding through the water or lazing on a bank, but new research suggests the giant land creatures can become airborne for substantial periods of time.