But not the hippopotamus. A fine and funny classic, with over two million copies in print, But Not the Hippopotamus is a favorite anytime book for little readers a… The word "hippopotamus" comes from the Greek word for "water horse" or "river horse," although hippos and horses aren't closely related. Now the hog and the frog hurry out for a jog With the cat and the rats in their new running hats While the moose and the bear and the goose and the hare are doing their best to keep up with the rest. The hippopotamus, or hippo, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal.. The hippopotamus is well adapted to thrive on its relatively nutrient-poor diet. But little by little, the hippo finds her courage. But not the hippopotamus. Hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius), also called hippo or water horse, amphibious African ungulate mammal. But Not the Hippopotamus (Boynton on Board) Board book – November 30, 1982. by Sandra Boynton (Author) › Visit Amazon's Sandra Boynton Page. Taxonomists disagree whether or not the modern pygmy hippopotamus is a member of Hexaprotodon – an apparently paraphyletic genus, also embracing many extinct Asian hippopotamuses, that is more closely related to Hippopotamus – or of Choeropsis, an older and basal genus. A shy hippopotamus is hesitant to join in the fun that the other animals are having. Often considered to be the second largest land animal (after the elephant), the hippopotamus is comparable in size and weight to the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). But YES the Hippopotamus! But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton - A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic.Serious silliness for all ages. But not the hippopotamus. While hippos do not ruminate or chew their cud like many other grazing animals, they do have a multi-chambered stomach and a much longer intestinal tract than other grass eaters. See search results for this author. Hippo Profile. A bear and a hare have been to a fair. The name hippopotamus comes from an ancient Greek word that translates to mean ‘river horse’ and the hippo is the third-largest land mammal following the elephant and rhinoceros. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.