Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus Images for kids

Hippopotamus Species

• Pygmy Hippo

Hippopotamus Activities for kids

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Hippopotamus Facts & Trivia for kids

• The hippopotamus lives in rivers, lakes and West African mangrove swamps.
• Hippopostamus's closest living relatives are cetaceans (whales, porpoises, etc).
• The word hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek word for water horse.
• There are only two species of Hippopotamuses. The Hippopotamus and the Pygmy Hippopotamus.
• The Hippo swims and walks underwater with grace despite its massive size.
• The skin of a Hippo is up to 1 1/2in think and provides great protection.
• The Hippos main diet is grass, and they mostly graze at night.
• The gestation period for a Hippo is 240 days, which is short for a large mammal.
• A mother hippo is fiercely protective of her calf.
• The nose of a Hippo is covered with sensitive bristles.
• A Hippo can run faster than a man.
• The Hippo is the most dangerous animal in Africa.
• Baby Hippopotamus are born underwater but soon come to the surface for their first breath.
• Hippos "yawn" as a threat to show they are angry.
• The Hippopotamus is one of the heaviest land animals.

Hippopotamus Links for kids

• Hippo Wallpaper Images
• Wikipedia Hippopotamus Information
• Encyclopedia of Life Hippopotamus article