Behavior
True or false? The hippo is considered Africa's deadliest land animal.
True
Where are hippos located during the day?
In water
Grass, fruits, meat
Name two ancient ancestors of the hippo.
Whales and pigs
The length of a hippo tusk?
18 inches
How many people die on average in Africa due to hippos?
500
Where are hippos located at night?
On land
How many pounds of food do they eat a day?
88 lbs
The avergae weight of an adult male hippo?
3,500 to 9,920 lbs
True or false? Hippos are not considered highly agressive.
False
Why might a hippo need to migrate?
Drought
How fast can they run?
Up to 19 miles per hour
True or false? Hippos will defend their water space but not their land space?
False- they will defend both.
Groups of hippos are called?
Pods, bloats, herds
How wide can a hippo open it's mouth?
4 feet
True or false? Hippos have outstanding eyesight.
False- they have poor eye sight
What type of wtaer do hippos live in?
Fresh water; rivers, lakes, swamps
How wide is an average male hippo?
4.5-5ft