Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758 - Common hippopotamus

Description

Hippopotamus amphibius, hippopotamus, part of mandible, collected by David Livingstone, Southern Africa

Museum reference

Z.1996.146

Collection

Mammals

Scientific name(s)

species: Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758 - Common hippopotamus

Specimen details

Specimen form: Skeleton

Materials

Bone

Collection place(s)

Southern Africa

Exhibitions

• Dr Livingstone I Presume (23 Nov 2012 - 07 Apr 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland