Hippos

Hippos are the most dangerous animal in the world. Hippos are the largest semi aquatic animals. They are the second largest land animal in the world, the first is the elaphant.

Food

They are not big eaters. Hippos are meat eaters.

Breeding/Reproduction

Hippos mate in the water. Female hippos are pergnant for 8 months.

Bahavior

Hippo are territorial but only in the water. A group of Hippos is called a bloat.

Habitat

Hippos live in lakes. Hippos cannot breathe underwater. Hippos can't swim or float. Hippos calves can suckle underwater. Hippos live in Africa. Although hippos can hold their breath for approximately seven minutes, most adult hippos resurface every three to five minutes to breathe.

Special features

The hippopotamus has a bulky body on stumpy legs, an enormous head, a short tail, and four toes on each foot. Hippos have a british connection. Hippos have sensitive skin. Hippos can actually get sunburnt.hey secrete an oily red substance that acts as a moisturiser, sunblock and protects them from germs. The name hippopotamus comes from a river horse.