The only thing cuter than a baby hippo is this Hippo Plush! Hippos are semi-aquatic mammals who spend most of their days in rivers and lakes. They are excellent swimmers with the ability to hold their breath for 5 minutes. Hippos forage for food at night, and these herbivores can consume about 75 pounds of grass at a time. Hippos are the third largest land animal. Males can weigh as much as 3 small cars. Despite their size, hippos can outrun humans, but you don’t have to worry about racing this stuffed animal. The Hippo Plush is approximately 15 inches long and 8 inches tall. Here are some more fun facts about hippos:
Their eyes, nose, and ears are on top of their heads.
They can breathe while submerged in water.
They live in herds of 10-20 hippos.
Hippos can live 40 years in the wild and 50 in captivity.
Hippos secrete a red, oily liquid that acts like a natural sunblock and protects their skin from drying out.
