Fossil discovery in Kenya.
What have researchers long suspected about hippo ancestry?
That hippos involved in a family of plant eating semi aquatic mammals called anthracotheres.
Why could they not confirm it?
Because they could never verify the theory since the only fossils of ancient hippos were discovered and couldn't find any proof.
What led Lihoreau and his team to search for hippo fossils?
They were curious to find parts of the hippos body.
What was finding the teeth so helpful?
They were able to find the teeth because they found molar patterns. Mammal teeth are unique.
How much did the ancient hippo weigh?
220 pounds.
Why does Lihoreau call the hippo the real African mammal?
He called the hippo the African mammal because it originally belongs to Africa.
