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well if you look at a hippo they are really fat but really they are skinny and under what you call fat is a oxygen tank and every minute they suck water
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How have hippos adapted to life under water?
They can hold their breath for ages
How have humans and animals adapted to life in Antarctica and Sahara?
they have adapted in life by drinking water and to be safe
Can hippos swim?
Yes they can swim at an average of 6 mph.I think they can also flyAdult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.Since they can't swim they navigate the water by walking on the bottom.
How have humans and animals adapted to life in Sahara desert and Antarctica?
they have adapted in life by drinking water and to be safe
Could hippos live in the sea?
Mainly to keep cool and to keep their skin moist. Hippos are largely nocturnal and leave the water (or mud) at night to forage.
Is a hippos a jungle animal?
No, Hippos live in the water.
Do pygmy hippos bathe in salt water or fresh water?
Hippos bathe in freshwater.
Vertebrates that are adapted to life both on land and in the water are?
amphibians
How is the crayfish adapted for life in water?
Crayfish have developed eyes on short stems that help them see their environment. They have adapted to blend in with their surroundings and have pincers to help them defend themselves.
Can Hippopotamus swim?
hippos could probly swim if they had to but most of the time they just float in shallow waterAdult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.
How fast can hippos swim?
Adult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.
How are amphibians adapted for aquatic life?
Water can pass through the skin; they have lungs
