The hippopotamus or hippo is a large grass-eating animal.
Hippos are really big! They can grow up to 10 feet long, 5 feet high,
and weigh about 7000 pounds.
A hippo has a barrel-shaped body, a huge mouth and short legs.
The hippo’s mouth opens wide to show large teeth and tongue.
A hippo’s back is grey to black; but the skin around its eyes
and ears, and its under parts are brownish-pink.
Though a hippo looks enormous yet it can easily outrun a human.
Hippos spend a lot of time in rivers, ponds and swamps in groups.
A group of hippos is called a ‘herd’.
A hippo is a fierce and dangerous animal.
Hippos can float in water but they cannot swim.
