The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Male hippos actively defend their territories which run along the banks of rivers and lakes. The hippo’s closest living relative is the whale.
Hippos can kill crocodiles.
Here are more Hippo Facts:
Hippos secrete a natural sunscreen that is colored red and eventually turns brown
Hippos consume over 100 pounds of vegetation per day.
The hippo is in danger of becoming extinct.
Hippos can’t jump.
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