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What animal uses mud as sun screan?
hippos
How are hippos protected?
Hippos do not need protecting from much. Their thick skin helps to protects them from the sun and a variety of insects.
Do hippos like mud?
They spend most of their days wallowing in water or mud, it keeps them cool and away from the hot sun
What do hippos like to do?
Hippos like to swim they. swim more than half of their day.
Where do hippos like living?
Hippos like living in places that they can survive, such as North Africa.
Does hippo have marks?
Hippos (hippopotamuses) get pink marks of their skin, to protect them from the sun, almost like a sun block. They also get scars from fights with other hippos, mostly bulls, when two fight to see who will be the next dominant male. But cuts are healed easily and therefore the scars will not go away.
How do hippos take in energy?
they use the sun as energy which is their sugar and food.
What Do Hippos feel like?
A hippos skin probably feels like leather.
When do hippos eat food?
afternoon and early evening when the sun is not so hot
Can albino hippos get sun burn?
No they can't, their skin is too thick to burn
Do hippos get sunburnt?
They can, but they stay in water during the day to avoid sun burn
Do hippos loose their hair every spring?
No, hippos do not lose their hair every spring. In fact, hippos have very little hair on their bodies and do not undergo a seasonal shedding process like some other animals. Their skin is thick and hairless, which helps them retain moisture and protect against sunburn. Instead, they secrete a natural sunscreen-like substance to protect their skin from the sun.
