Heavy Hippo Jump

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Just for fun, here are some interesting facts about hippos:

• Hippopotamuses are found in Africa.

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

• The hippopotamus is generally considered the third largest land mammal (after the White rhinoceros and elephant).

• Hippopotamuses spend a large amount of time in water such as rivers, lakes and swamps.

• Resting in water helps keep hippopotamuses temperature down.

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

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

• Hippos can be extremely aggressive, especially if they feel threatened.

• They are regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.

• A male hippopotamus is called a ‘bull’.

• A female hippopotamus is called a ‘cow’.

• A baby hippo is called a ‘calf’.

• A group of hippos in known as a ‘herd’, ‘pod’, ‘dale’ or ‘bloat’.

• Hippos typically live for around 45 years.

• Hippos eat mostly grass.