Hippo Facts
Name one species from the slideshow that is impacted by these hippos
Manatee, River Otter, Capybara, or River Turtle
Algae blooms reduce this element in the water.
Oxygen
What country is dealing with the hippo problem
Colombia
What do hippos add to rivers through waste?
Nutrients
What happens to biodiversity when an ecosystem collapses?
Biodiversity decreases
What kind of growth do invasive populations often show?
Rapid / exponential growth
Name one physical impact hippos have on the environment
River bank erosion, soil compaction, alter hydrology, strip vegetation.
Which animals are usually affected first by low oxygen?
Fish
What is one option humans have to control hippos?
Culling, relocation, or sterilization
What is the term for the over-enrichment of water bodies with nutrients
Eutrophication
What is Steve's favorite animal
Turtle
What is the hippo pop. expected to be in 2030
500+