What is World Hippo Day?
Each year, World Hippo Day on February 15th marks the world's third-largest mammal. It's also a day to learn more about the hippopotamus.
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 massive animal 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 continent of Africa. Hippos are native to over 30 countries in Africa. These herbivores live in the wild for up to 50 years. There are only two species of hippos on the planet. These include the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippo.
Here are some more interesting hippopotamus facts: Here are some more interesting hippopotamus facts:
- They keep an oily red powder on their skin that acts as sunblock and a moisturizer
