Generally speaking, no. Up until very recently, monkeys were held to be herbivores, and the majority of them are still believed to be so. A wildlife documentary by the English naturalist David Attenborough in 2006, revealed that some colonies of chimpanzees living in jungle areas can be predatory, and kill smaller monkeys for food- however, it is not known how typical this is of chimp or ape behaviour. The general understanding remains that monkeys are herbivores, and seldom eat meat. Even if the Attenborough documentary revealed a carnivorous trait hitherto unknown amongst chimps, there is no way that any apes would take on an animal so much larger and faster than themselves, such as a giraffe.
Yes, hippos sweat. When the sweat is fresh, it is colorless. then mucus gradually turns red orange, then eventually turn into solid, brown gunk.
The red-colored secretion scatters light, preventing the hippo from getting sunburned. See the related link for more about hippo sweat.
What happens if a hippo and a horse mate?
Elephants and rhinoceroses do not mate. Even if they did, they would not produce offspring. This is because all animal hybrids come from two animals from the same genus, and rhinos are from a different genus than elephants. There are some pairs of different species of animals that can mate, though:
lion+tiger= liger or tigon (depending on the gender of the tiger and the lion)
whale+dolphin=wholphin
horse+donkey=mule
All animal hybrids are infertile, meaning they cannot mate--even with members of their own species.
And just to be clear, I am Not making this up. You can search any of these hybrids.
How can you help the endangered hippos?
Don't purchase products made by rhinos. Support zoos who have them.
The adult hippo's only real enemy (other than man) is his pool mate. They bite, maim, and kill each other. The bulls fight over females in breeding season and quarrel over water space at all times, especially in dry season. When seen yawning, a hippo may actually be threatening another hippo or just telling him beet it you shrimp.
Which is larger rhinoceros elephant whale or hippo?
The rhino is bigger when it comes to length and height at the shoulder.The hippo is bigger when it comes to weight.I had already asked people about this question many times and more people said they are almost equal in size.An elephant is bigger than both.The rhino's maximuim weight is four tons and so is it is the hippo.
The Hippopotamus is the black marketeer of the river, they can be found scattered in all the bars in Africa, wearing sunglasses and carrying big bags. They sneak up on you and their opening lines vary from 'Alright my son' to 'Can I interest you in' followed by ' two for a tenner, buy four get one free' or 'Just fell off the back of a ship'.
The Hippopotamus rarely gets arrested, I mean would you arrest one, I know I wouldn't. And what ever you do, do not ever call them Hippos, not unless you have a suicide wish.
The youngsters have invented a new game, sneaking up on boats, and trying to shout boo in the ear of the nearest human, this has led to many varying disagreements, and a few deaths, not of the youngster, but of humans.
Lately, Hippopotamus have started becoming time-share sellers, this is proving to be very lucrative for them, as most people are afraid to say no.
Hippos spend the entire day in the water. The pigment ( or lack of) in the their skin would sun burn rapidly. Therefore, staying in the water protects them from the sun. They move onto land once the sun goes down to feed in surrounding areas, sometimes traveling several miles to do so. In the early morning twilight, they return to the body of water they call home.
Where hippopotamuses are found?
Hippopotamuses are located in Central and South Africa and near the Nile river. They are considered one of the most deadly animals in the world.
What can you do if you have a hard time breathing?
Good nutrition is the key. Drinking milk, eating marshmallows, and even anything with caffeine can help your breathing! Vitamans A, E, and C also work to lower down, so to speak, the inflammation of the esophagus.
Add all sorts of vegetables and fruits to your diet, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and what we would all rather avoid- brussel sprouts.
Drinking tea with honey and lemon works as well. Hope this helps!
Which animals would survive a flood?
Ralph Helfer was one of the premier animal behaviorists in America in the 1960's and 70's, and had property in Southern California that became a nature refuge. In 1969, there was a series of torrential downpours that contributed to flooding in the area, and nine of Helfer's 1500 animals were lost.
Is hippo stronger than anoconda?
well it depends on how big the snake is and it depends on how big the hippo is so there really isn't a difference
or if the snake is poison so really it is a tie
P.S. if you like hippos so much go on line to Hipposhavehearts.webs.com then click on the video of the hippo song then scroll down to vote if you would like a hippo as a pet
If you like guinea pigs go online to emma411.mono.net then look at the photos then click home and see the guinea pig song
P.S. these websites are all my friend's website so okay
the hipposhavehearts.webs.com website is a charity for hippos
How do hippos breath out of water?
Hippos can't breathe entirely under water. They have perfectly ordinary lungs to breathe with, so to dive they have to hold their breath.
However, hippos, like many semi-aquatic animals, have their nostrils placed well on top of their snouts, so they can breathe just fine with only the top of their heads above the surface.
What is more dangerous a hippo or a crocodile?
hippos are very dangerous even crocodiles and alligators are afraid of them because if a crocodile/alligator harms a baby hippo it begins to cry and it's mother hears it so it's mother comes and sits on the crocodile/alligator :D also some hippos are more aggressive then lions
How many chambers in a hippo's stomach?
The stomach of the Hippo has three chambers, but is non-ruminating.
How long are female hippos pregnant?
Female Hippos attain sexual maturity at around 6 years of age. Males reach sexual maturity at around 7.5 years of age. However, males don't get to mate until they are much larger and older. Hippos have a gestation period of around 8 months after which a single hippo calf is born. Baby hippos are born under water and weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms in weight (60 to 110 pounds). They are around 125 cms (50 inches) in length at birth.
Hippos are extremely huge animals. They are one of the largest land animals. It is the third largest mammal on earth by size and weight. The average weight for Adult Males is between 1500 and 1800 kilograms which works out to 3300 to 4000 pounds in weight. Females are much lower in weight and weigh between 1300 to 1500 kilograms which works out to around 3000 pounds. Adult Males weighing around 3000 to 4000 kilograms have also been seen and recorded. Male hippos grow throughout their lives and that is why they can grow to such huge weights.
What is the life cycle of a hippopotamus?
this is a idiotic question that i do not have an answer to. they are born mate have sex have kids get old and die. that's from my point of view
this is a idiotic question that i do not have an answer to. they are born mate have sex have kids get old and die. that's from my point of view
Are hippopotamus amphibians or reptiles?
Technically, no. They're closely related to alligators, but aren't actually alligators. Gharials (and alligators, and crododiles) are all crocodilians.
How does mother hippo care for baby?
1 i want to know about zoo care activities for hippopotamus calf
2 international rules or law for care of hippo
3 what steps to be taken against neglegance of hippo mother with 2 day old calf
What will happen if you swim with a hippo?
Very dangerous idea. I saw a Animal Channel program on hippos and they are not cuddly happy animals. They guard their turf and will attack if they think someone or something is on their turf. Hundreds of people are killed each year by hippo attacks in Africa. They are large and mean.
I like totaly agree with you i saw the same thing! also there are more hippo attacks then tiger attacks!!!!!!!!!!!!:oHow heavy can new born hippos be?
Female Hippos attain sexual maturity at around 6 years of age. Males reach sexual maturity at around 7.5 years of age. However, males don't get to mate until they are much larger and older. Hippos have a gestation period of around 8 months after which a single hippo calf is born. Baby hippos are born under water and weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms in weight (60 to 110 pounds). They are around 125 cms (50 inches) in length at birth.