by Shannon Hoon February 24, 2009
Get the chickipoo mug.The chickopotamus (Chickapotamus amphibius) or Chicko is a large, mostly plant-eating mammal found only in the Chickahominy River located in Eastern Virginia, and one of only three extant species in the family Hippopotamidae (the others are the Hippopotamus and the Pygmy Hippopotamus). The chickopotamus is the heaviest extant artiodactyl, despite being considerably shorter than the giraffe.
The chickopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting the Chickahominy River where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of the river and groups of 5 to 10 females and young. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud, most commonly near cypress trees; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While chickopotamuses rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and chickopotamuses are not territorial on land.
The chickopotamus is recognizable for its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, nearly-hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third-largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3½ tons), behind the white rhinoceros (1½ to 4 tons) and elephants (3 to 7 tons). Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it can easily outrun a human. Chickopatamuses have been clocked at 18 mph (29 km/h) over short distance. The chickapotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Virginia. There are an estimated 10-20 chickapotamuses throughout the Chickahominy River basin. They are still threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth.
The chickopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting the Chickahominy River where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of the river and groups of 5 to 10 females and young. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud, most commonly near cypress trees; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While chickopotamuses rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and chickopotamuses are not territorial on land.
The chickopotamus is recognizable for its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, nearly-hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third-largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3½ tons), behind the white rhinoceros (1½ to 4 tons) and elephants (3 to 7 tons). Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it can easily outrun a human. Chickopatamuses have been clocked at 18 mph (29 km/h) over short distance. The chickapotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Virginia. There are an estimated 10-20 chickapotamuses throughout the Chickahominy River basin. They are still threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth.
I was out in the water today and Patrick almost hit a chickapotamus submerged between two cypress trees with our boat.
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The wonderful and complex game of chichipo.
This is the equivalent to modern day Jinx, only with a twist.
Chichipo was brought to America from Korea, where then a Greek Boy added more to the game.
*Rules*
1) Two people say the same word (or phrase at the same time).
2) Then first (person A) to say ChiChiPo gets to slap the other (person B).
3)But if the other(person B) says SuperCaliFragalisticExpialedocious before person A Can hit him, then Person B can hit Person A.
4) The Phrase Fah-Pah was also later added as a similar tactic as SuperCali.. but instead required a backhand to the other person's head.
5) Then there is "Poop", which both person A and B must say while making eye contact. If this is done, both A and B can now hit person C.
6) But if person C says "Constipation" and creates an "X" with his arms, it is canceled.
This is the equivalent to modern day Jinx, only with a twist.
Chichipo was brought to America from Korea, where then a Greek Boy added more to the game.
*Rules*
1) Two people say the same word (or phrase at the same time).
2) Then first (person A) to say ChiChiPo gets to slap the other (person B).
3)But if the other(person B) says SuperCaliFragalisticExpialedocious before person A Can hit him, then Person B can hit Person A.
4) The Phrase Fah-Pah was also later added as a similar tactic as SuperCali.. but instead required a backhand to the other person's head.
5) Then there is "Poop", which both person A and B must say while making eye contact. If this is done, both A and B can now hit person C.
6) But if person C says "Constipation" and creates an "X" with his arms, it is canceled.
Person A and Person B: I'm Hungry.
Person A: ChiChiPo!
Person A hits person B
Person A and Person B: I'm tired.
Person A: ChiChiPo!
Person B: SuperCaliFragalisticExpialedocious
Person B hits Person A.
Person A and Person B: Yo!
Person A and B: POOP!
Both hit person C
Person A: ChiChiPo!
Person A hits person B
Person A and Person B: I'm tired.
Person A: ChiChiPo!
Person B: SuperCaliFragalisticExpialedocious
Person B hits Person A.
Person A and Person B: Yo!
Person A and B: POOP!
Both hit person C
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