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Featured article: June 27, 2009 The hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae (the other being the Pygmy Hippopotamus). It is the heaviest extant artiodactyl, despite being significantly shorter than the giraffe. The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa in groups of 5–30 hippos. The hippopotamus uses water to keep itself hydrated and able to carry out its life functions. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, their closest living relatives are cetaceans (whales, porpoises, etc.). The hippopotamus is recognizable for its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third-largest land mammal by weight, behind the White Rhinoceros and the Elephant. The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world, and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa. There are an estimated 125,000 to 150,000 hippos remaining throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, of which Zambia and Tanzania have the largest populations. They are still threatened by poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth, and by habitat loss. (more...) Recently featured: Ten Commandments in Roman Catholicism – White dwarf – Ancient Egypt

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Featured picture: April 28, 2009 An ijazah certifying competency to teach Islamic calligraphy, 1206 AH/1791 CE. The ijazah qualification, which indicates that one has been authorized by a higher authority to transmit a certain subject or text of Islamic knowledge, appeared in the 9th century and is considered to be the first academic degree. Image credit: 'Ali Ra'if Efendi Recently featured: Tortilla-making – Sand wasp – Australian Synchrotron

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Season Team League Division Regular Season Post-Season Awards Finish Wins Losses Win% GB 2003 2003 NL Central 3rd 85 77 .525 3 2004 2004 NL Central 1st 105 57 .648 - Won NLDS vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 3–1 Won NLCS vs Houston Astros, 4–3. Lost World Series to Boston Red Sox, 0–4. 2005 2005 NL Central 1st 100 62 .617 - Won NLDS vs San Diego Padres, 3–0. Lost NLCS to Houston Astros, 2–4. Albert Pujols (MVP) Chris Carpenter (CYA) 2006 2006 NL Central 1st 83 78 .516 - Won NLDS vs San Diego Padres, 3–1 Won NLCS vs New York Mets, 4–3. Won World Series vs Detroit Tigers, 4–1 2007 2007 NL Central 3rd 78 84 .481 7 2008 2008 NL Central 4th 86 76 .531 11.5 Albert Pujols (MVP) 2009 2009 NL Central 1st 91 71 .562 - Lost NLDS vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 0–3. Albert Pujols (MVP) 2010 2010 NL Central 2nd 86 76 .531 6 2011 2011 NL Central 2nd 90 72 .556 6 Won NLDS vs Philadelphia Phillies, 3–2 Won NLCS vs Milwaukee Brewers, 4–2. Won World Series vs Texas Rangers, 4–3 2012 2012 NL Central 2nd 88 74 .543 9 Won Wild Card Playoff vs Atlanta Braves, 6–3 Won NLDS vs Washington Nationals, 3–2 Lost NLCS to San Francisco Giants, 3–4 Totals Wins Losses Win % 781 432 .644 American Association regular season record (1882-1891) 23 14 .618 American Association post-season record (1882-1891) 9,502 9,132 .510 National League regular season record (1892-present) 116 101 .535 MLB post-season record (1892-present) 10,283 9,564 .518 All-time regular season record (1882-present) 139 115 .547 All-time post-season record (1882-present) 10,422 9,679 .518 All-time regular and post-season record (1882-present) See full list...

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