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Hippos, the underwater dancers of Africa, are surprisingly graceful, wielding immense power and a toothy grin. They rule rivers yet can’t swim, instead trotting along the bottom. With a bossy bulldog vibe, they fiercely protect their watery realm.
Hippos Trivia
What is the closest living relative to the hippopotamus? (Genius)
#1: Elephant
#2: Pig
#3: Whale
#4: Giraffe
What unique adaptation allows hippos to spend long periods submerged in water? (Genius)
#1: They can breathe underwater
#2: They have a special valve in their nostrils
#3: They can hold their breath for hours
#4: Their skin secretes a waterproof oil
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Hippos Fun Facts
Hippos produce their own sunscreen, which is a natural reddish substance that protects their skin from UV rays.
Hippos are known to spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in water to keep their bodies cool while their skin remains wet.
Hippos Polls
What is your favorite hippo fact?
They can hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater
Hippos are extremely territorial in water
They sweat a pink substance that acts as sunscreen
Hippos can run faster than humans on land
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What is your favorite hippo-related activity?
Watching documentaries about hippos
Visiting a zoo to see hippos
Swimming with hippos (safely)
Reading books about hippos
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Music: Sunset Lover by Petit BiscuitElectric Feel by MGMTFeel It Still by Portugal. The ManDance Monkey by Tones and IBreezeblocks by alt-JPeach Fuzz by VulfpeckLost in Yesterday by Tame ImpalaGood Day Sunshine by The Beatles
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Books:
The River at Night
Water for Elephants
The Elephant Vanishes
Life of Pi
The Jungle Book
Music:
Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit
Electric Feel by MGMT
Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
Dance Monkey by Tones and I
Breezeblocks by alt-J
Peach Fuzz by Vulfpeck
Lost in Yesterday by Tame Impala
Good Day Sunshine by The Beatles
TV Shows:
Blue Planet II
Dancing with the Stars
The Amazing Race
Our Planet
Planet Earth II
Animal Planet's Big Cat Tales
The Great British Bake Off
Nailed It!
Video Games:
Slime Rancher
Abzu
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Spiritfarer
Goat Simulator
Taco Master
Untitled Goose Game
JellyCar Worlds
Abzû
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
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