– The hippo’s closest living relative is the pig.
– Hippos are gentle giants and are not considered to be dangerous killers.
– Hippos can get up to 3,000 pounds and can be up to six feet tall.
– Hippos eat mostly grass, but they will also eat other things such as fruits and vegetables.
– Hippos can live up to 40 years in the wild.
– There are estimated to be around 125,000 hippos left in the world.
– There are several organizations working to save the hippo, including the World Wildlife Fund.
– There are several things that people can do to help protect hippos, including donating to organizations working to save them and not purchasing items made from hippo ivory.
– The main dangers to hippos are humans. They are killed by hunting, poaching, and habitat loss.