Find out how high this heavy hippo can jump in this lighthearted take on your favorite jumping games. 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.
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