Hippopotamus

Meet the Hippopotamus!

It can weigh up to three tons, which is why it is considered one of the largest land mammals.

Amphibious, the hippopotamus always keeps its eyes, nose and ears out of the water, so that it is always aware of what is going on around it. To dive, they close their nostrils tightly and fold their ears to prevent water from entering. They can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes.

They are now found in many sub-Saharan African countries.

What are its habits?

The hippopotamus spends practically all day submerged in rivers and lakes, only in this way it can protect itself from the African sun and desiccation. Its skin is very sensitive to high temperatures.

It is a social and territorial mammal that lives in groups ranging from 20 to 100 individuals. It feeds at night, when it goes out to graze grass. Peaceful animal, it does not hesitate to get angry if disturbed. The female usually gives birth to a calf every two years.

Conservation

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated