When is World Hippo Day?
Wednesday February 15thEach year, World Hippo Day on February 15th marks the world's third-largest mammal... In addition, it's also a day to learn more about the hippopotamus.
Both the blue whale and the African elephant are the only two mammals in the world that are larger than the hippopotamus. In ancient Greek, the word hippo refers to a river horse. The mighty beast weighs in at 8,000 pounds. There is only one continent in the world where you can find a hippo. Africa is located on the African continent. Hippos are native to more than 30 countries in Africa. In the wild, these herbivores can live up to 50 years. Hippos are the only two species of hippos on the planet. These include the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippo.
Here are some more surprising facts about the hippopotamus: Here are a few more interesting facts about the hippopotamus.
- They conceal an oily red powder on their skin, which acts as sunblock and a moisturizer
