Characteristics
Males average weight
What is 3-4000 pounds
Where do hippos live?
Africa
What is one thing that hippos need to thrive in their habitat?
A water source
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A hippo has ____ chambers in their stomach.
Three
How much does a hippo eat in a day?
80 pounds
Where can you usually find a hippo?
In the water
What is a mangrove?
A humid, mossy, wet environment.
How wide is a hippos mouth when closed?
2 feet
The chambers in the hippos stomach are:
Parietal blind sac, stomach, and glandular stomach
How many toes do hippos have?
4
How long can hippos stay in the water?
5 minutes
What is a special treat that hippos enjoy on special occasions?
Watermelons (melons)
What is the main use of their powerful jaws?
Defense
What is the job of the stomach?
It is basically connecting tissue
How thick is a hippos skin?
How long can hippos be away from the water?
5-6 hours
What do hippos do in the winter?
Rest on banks
How much do they weigh (pounds)?
9,920 pounds
What is the stomach acid that is found in the glandular stomach?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
How long are hippos canines?
12 inches
What types of water do hippos live in?
Rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps
What is the type of habitat that hippos prefer?
Freshwater
How tall can the hippos open their mouth to be?
4 feet
Hippos have been observed at a _________ behavior
Omnivorous