Hippopotamus Sweat May Have Benefits for Humans

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Hippopotamus sweat is different, and that may turn out to be a good thing for people.

Hippo sweat sounds disgusting -- think droplets of mucus-like, reddish goo -- but researchers believe it may protect hippos from sunburn, insect bites and infection.

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Hippopotamus Sweat May Have Benefits for Humans

Researchers at University of California-Merced are studying the molecular structure of hippo sweat to see if it...

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