Brite Star Know It All, Hippos

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What is a Hippo?

Hippos are huge mammals with round bodies, thick skin, and giant mouths. They spend much of their lives in rivers and lakes.

Where Hippos Live Hippos live in Africa, where they stay close to rivers, swamps, and lakes. They spend the day in water and come out at night to graze.

Hippo Anatomy Hippos have eyes, ears, and nostrils on top of their heads so they can see, hear, and breathe while almost fully underwater.

What Hippos Eat Hippos eat mostly grass. At night, they walk onto land and can eat up to 80 pounds of grass!

Calves Baby hippos are called calves. They can nurse underwater and ride on their mother’s back for safety.

Hippo Adaptations Hippos have thick, nearly hairless skin that oozes a pink fluid to protect them from the sun. Their nostrils close when underwater.

Hippo Families Hippos are social animals.

They live in groups called pods, sometimes with dozens of members.

Hippos and Water Hippos spend most of their time in rivers and lakes to keep cool. They are excellent swimmers and can even sleep underwater.

Hippo Communication Hippos grunt, roar, and spray water to communicate. Their sounds can even travel underwater.

Record-Breaking Hippos The common hippo is one of the largest land animals, while the pygmy hippo is much smaller and lives in forests.

Fun Fact Hippos can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes!

Did You Know?

• Hippos are the thirdlargest land mammals.

• They can run faster than humans.

• Hippos stay in water most of the day.

• Their skin makes natural sunscreen.

Wrap-Up Hippos are powerful and fascinating animals. From their giant mouths to their life in the water, they are one of Africa’s most amazing creatures.

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The Brite Star Science: Know-It-All! series is filled with fascinating facts, colorful illustrations, and fun, bite-sized learning. From animals and weather to nature’s mysteries and the marvels of our planet, each book turns curiosity into discovery.

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