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Why do hippo's give birth underwater?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/13/2022

It's easier than birthing on land and easier for the mom to push. It's also an advantage because the baby hippo is lighter in the water and can move faster since it's muscles are under-developed still.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

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Do hippos give birth in the water or on land?

Hippos can mate, but they poygamous, which means they mate with more than one partner.

How do hippos have babies?

Hippos are mammals and give birth to live babies.

Can hippos breathe underwater?

Hippos can't "breath" underwater but they can hold their breath for long periods of time.

Can hippos do ballet underwater?

No. They can not.

What age are hippos when they give birth to a baby?

A female can give birth when she is three for four years old.

Are baby hippos mammals?

Hippos are mammals. They have hair and give birth to live young and feed the young with milk.

How is a baby hippo born?

hippo's give birth underwater not on land

How many calves can a hippo give birth to?

10 hippos at a time

Do hippos lay its eggs in the same location?

Hippos don't lay eggs, they're mammals. They give live birth to baby hippos called calves.

Where does the hippopotamus give birth?

Hippos are aquatic almost. They spend most of their time, feed, procreate and give birth in the water.

Do hippos give birth to live babies?

Yes, unless the babies die before birth.

Do dolphins give birth underwater?

yes