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They spend most of their days wallowing in water or mud, it keeps them cool and away from the hot sun

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What is Hippo habitat?

Hippos generally live in muddy riverbanks, as they like water and mud.


What animal uses mud as sun screan?

hippos


Why do hippos rool in the mud?

Hippos roll in the mud for many different reasons. One reason is to get cool. The climate where they live is very harsh and arid. Another reason may be to congregate with other hippos sort of like a town square. They may do this for safety.


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.


What Animal has no sweat glands and keeps cool in water and mud?

Hippos, and Elephants.


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What is a hippopotamus's home called?

Hippos like to swim under water sit in mud hippos can eat up to 100lbs of grass There is no name of the shelter hippos have, but they hide under the mud and grasses. Hippos sleep in the water but not under water.


Who is king of the mud?

The "king of the mud" is often considered to be the hippopotamus. Hippos spend a lot of time in mud and water to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun. They are large, powerful animals that can dominate their environment.


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.


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How do wallowing hippos keep cool?

Wallowing hippos keep cool by submerging themselves in water or mud, which helps regulate their body temperature. Their thick skin is sensitive to sunlight, so by staying in water or mud, they avoid overheating and protect themselves from sunburn. Additionally, hippos secrete a natural sunscreen substance known as "blood sweat," which provides further protection against UV rays while also keeping their skin moist.