Featured in: Year 1: Animals, including humans
Hippopotamus
Mammal
A huge, semi-aquatic mammal that eats plants and spends its days in rivers.
💡 Fun Facts
- Hippos spend most of their day in the water to stay cool, but they can't actually swim or float! They walk along the bottom.
- They secrete a red, oily substance that acts as natural sunscreen and moisturizer.
- They leave the water at dusk to graze on land.