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Hippopotamuses
The plant-eating hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal by weight and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa.
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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
Hippos are hunted mainly for their teeth, known as hippo ivory.
Do hippos secrete a slime that protects their skin against the suns rays?
Yes. Hippos are sensitive to sunburn. For additional protection from the sun their skin secretes a natural sunscreen substance which is red colored. This secretion is sometimes referred to as "blood sweat," but it is not actually blood, nor sweat. This secretion starts out colorless, turns red-orange within minutes, eventually becoming brown.
There are two distinct pigments that have been identified in the secretions, red and orange. The two pigments are highly acidic compounds. They are known as red pigment hipposudoric acid and orange one norhipposudoric acid. The red pigment was found to inhibit the growth of disease-causing bacteria, lending credence to the theory that the secretion has an antibiotic effect. The light absorption of both pigments peaks in the ultraviolet range, creating a sunscreen effect. Hippos all over the world secrete the pigments so it doesn't appear that food is the source of the pigments. Instead, the animals may synthesize the pigments from precursors such as the amino acid tyrosine. (Saikawa, et al., 2004)
How long can parrots fly and how far can they go?
Parrots can fly for hours and go from distances. Also parrots can fly higher too.
What covers most of the hippos body?
Hippos have a thick skin covering, to protect their body. Practically hairless, its smooth skin very delicate. The hippo's skin excretes an oily liquid (red in colour), which keeps the skin moist and protected from the sun, when it is out of water.
The hippopotamus is a mammal, and all mammals belong to the taxonomic domain of Eukarya.Eukarya covers all organisms in the kingdom Animalia.
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.
What should you do if one of your friends smoke around you?
If you don't like it, leave until they're done.
How much does a hippo weight in pounds?
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.
Do the hippos nostrils close when they go under water?
They close their Nostrils (Nose) so they can spend longer time under water so they can catch Seals Or Fish
You don't -They can be very unpredictable and possibly dangerous animals.
What name is given to the young of a hippopotamus?
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What is the gestation period of a hippopotomus?
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.
