Baby Hippos!

DID YOU KNOW

The name hippopotamus means ‘river horse’ and is often shortened to hippo.

Although hippos might look a little chubby, they can easily outrun a human.

The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

Hippopotamuses give birth in water. (Or in hay, if they're in a zoo.)

Hippos eat mostly grass.

Oh okay, here's a hippo being birthed in water.

Hippopotamuses have short legs, a huge mouth and a body shaped like a barrel.

A baby hippo is called a ‘calf’.

Resting in water helps keep hippopotamuses temperature down.

Hippos are amphibious animals and spend up to 16 hours per day in the water.

An adult Hippo needs to resurface every 3 – 5mins to breathe.

Some hippos glow.