leathery i think
they get the hippo's hide, skin, and tusks
The unique pattern of spots on a hippo's skin is caused by the distribution of glands that secrete a red-colored oily substance, which acts as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer for the hippo's skin.
the pygmy hippo is endangered because people are killing them for their teeth and skin.
a hippo
A hippo's skin is covered in thick, nearly hairless skin that can appear grayish or brownish in color. This skin secretes a natural sunscreen-like substance known as "blood sweat," which helps protect it from sunburn and keeps it moist. Despite its thickness, a hippo's skin is sensitive and prone to cracking if not kept hydrated.
The hippo and the bison lives in completely different environments. Even if they fought each other, the hippo has a weight, size, thick skin, and big jaw advantage over the bison. In a fair fight, the hippo may win.
by chewing his tough flesh and chompping his skin
They are smooth skin mammals
no are you crazy
A hippo has skin that's 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) thick and it's almost bulletproof so the answer to "Is a hippo's skin bulletproof?" is no but it is almost bulletproof
There are a few species of animals with hard skin that protects them. These include the hippo, rhino, lizard, and sharks.
The symbiotic relationship between the hippo and the oxpecker is a mutually beneficial partnership where the oxpecker eats parasites off the hippo's skin, keeping it clean, while the hippo provides protection and a source of food for the oxpecker.