Hey! Here are facts about hippos!
Habitat
This hippo is partly sumerged to keep cool
Hippos love the water! This is why the greeks named them "river horse". Thier nostrils are elavated allowing them to breathe while partially submerged in water. They live in the hot african wetlands and stay in the water for 17 hours a day to survive. At sunset they will travel as far as six miles to get to grazing areas. Hippos can hold thier breath for up to five minutes! People often assume hippos sweat
blood WRONG! Although they have a red oily substance on them, this substence is a protective coating for hippos NOT BLOOD!
blood WRONG! Although they have a red oily substance on them, this substence is a protective coating for hippos NOT BLOOD!