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Where do hippos come from?
Africa
Where do hippos have what little hair they do have?
Around their mouths and the tips of their tails.
How long do hippos usually live?
Around 50 years.
How big is a baby hippo?
Around 100 lbs.
Why do hippos stay underwater?
To keep them cool and protect them from the sun.
What does their bodies look like?
Shaped like a barrel with short, stumpy legs and a big mouth with large teeth.
How thick is a hippos skin?
About 2 inches.
What does the word hippopotamus mean?
"River horse"
Are hippos good swimmers?
They are good swimmers and do not float.
When do hippos come out of the water and why?
When the sun goes down, to eat grass.
What kind of animal are hippos?
Mammals
Why is the hippo's skin so thick?
To protect them from predators.
What is the hippos habitat?
Rivers, lakes and swamps in Southern Africa.
What part of the hippo's body is out of the water?
Nostril, ears and eyes.
How many pound of food does a hippo eat per night?
88 pounds!
hippos are mammals, what do this mean?
They are warm blooded, breathe air and feed their young babies milk.
How long is a hippos body?
14 feet.
Where do hippos spend most of their time?
Hippos spend most of their time in the water, they are semi-aquatic.
How long can a hippo hold it's breath?
5 minutes
How do hippos get their sunscreen?
Their skin produces it.
Hippos have very little ___________, unlike most mammals.
Hair
What animals are bigger than a hippo?
Elephants and rhinoceros are the only animals bigger than a hippo.
Where do hippos give birth?
In the water.
How do hippos hold their breath?
They close their nostrils.
What are hippos most protective of?
Their babies and their young.