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In greek history, they called hippos water horse's because they thought hippos looked like a horse very well, but the hippos spent a lot of time in the water so they called them water horse's. But then, most of the people in the world changed it to hippopotamus.
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Why do birds rest on hippo's back?
Birds rest on hippos backs because when hippos are hot, they roll in the mud to keep them cool. The birds think that the hippos backs are rocks so they rest on the hippos back.
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.
What do hippos do to keep cool?
They submerge their bodies into pools of water.
Where do hippos live?
They live in the continent of Africa. They might be found in swampy areas, lakes, rivers, and streams. Hippos live in Africa. They spend most of their day in a lake/river because the weather is very hot and dry. Hippos leave the water every sunset and travel about 1-3 miles to graze.
What Animal has no sweat glands and keeps cool in water and mud?
Hippos, and Elephants.
Why do hippos hang out in the river?
to keep their skin moist
Why did ancient Egyptians hunt hippos?
I think to please the gods To keep the hippos from eating the crops too
What happens when a hippos habitat gets warm?
they try to find a cool place to reside(shelter)
How long does a baby hippo protect itself?
hippos protect itself by jumping into the water since its always next to the water hippos protect their self by going in the water and figting cool
Can fish and a hippo be symbiosis?
A few fish have a symbiotic relationship with hippos. Some species keep the hippos free from dirt and parasites and in return, they get a free ride.
If you like looking at penisare you gay?
Not necessarily. I think Hippos look cool but I don't want to meet one.
When was Keep Your Cool created?
Keep Your Cool was created in 2003.
