hippopotamus, n.Trivia

Hippopotami poop so much, that when their fecal matter washes downstream it can cause mass fish die-off.

Hippopotamus spend 16 hours a day in water but they can't swim. They are too muscular. They sink. Instead they just run around under the surface

Hippopotamuses are dangerous --- they have killed more people in Africa than any other animal

Hippopotamuses are fast --- they can run faster than a human

Male hippos use their tails to fling their poop and impress females.

Hippopotami are able to remain underwater for as long as five minutes

Hippopotami are dangerous --- more people are killed by them than by lions, elephants and water buffalos combined

Hippopotamuses have thick skin ---- it's 1.5 inches thick.

Hippopotamus milk is pink.

Hippopotami are able to open their mouths 180 degrees

Hippopotamuses are born under water

Hippos sleep underwater even though they breathe air. They unconsciously close their nostrils and surface to breathe every 3-5 minutes.