Hippopotamus
Context
A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa
Explanation
A heavy-bodied, short-legged animal known for its mostly aquatic lifestyle and aggressive nature when disturbed
Applications
The hippopotamus spent most of the day submerged in water.
Despite their size, hippos are surprisingly fast runners.
Hippos play a significant role in their ecosystem as large herbivores.