Although hippopotamuses cannot swim particularly well, they spend nearly all day in the water. They cannot simply drift along, because they're just too heavy. If they wish to cross a river, they allow themselves to sink to the bottom and walk along the river bed to the other shore.
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- Motif: Hippopotamus
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Fun Fact
Hippopotamuses can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes.
Scientific Facts
- Scientific Name: Hippopotamus Amphibius
- Global Home: Africa
- Primary Habitat: Wetlands