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1. outdoors.stackexchange.com › questions › 16735How to avoid dangerous encounters with hippopotamuses?

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   Jul 28, 2017 · Hippos live in large groupings, called pods, so even if you see only one set of eyes, assume that there are more underwater, and take proper precautions. Hippos can't swim, float, or jump, so they stand and walk around in water.

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3. www.youtube.com › watchSwimming with Hippos: A Close-Up Look at Underwater Life in ...

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   Join us on an incredible adventure as we dive into the depths of the river to get a close-up look at the underwater life of hippos. From their graceful movements to their interactions with...

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4. www.theatlantic.com › science › archiveHippos Can’t Swim—So How Do They Move Through Water?

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   Apr 26, 2017 · Yet hippos are able to keep their feet in contact with the ground, even when they’re underwater, “by control of the specific gravity of the body and high bone density,” according to a 2009...

5. animalfactguide.com › animal-facts › hippopotamusHippopotamus Facts | Hippo Information - Animal Fact Guide

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   A clear membrane covers and protects their eyes while allowing them to see underwater. Their nostrils close to keep water out, and they can hold their breath for several minutes. Staying underwater helps the hippopotamus not feel the weight of its hulking frame.

6. zoo-guide.com › hippos-underwater-eye-protectionHippos’ Underwater Eye Protection Explained - Zoo Guide

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   May 20, 2024 · Ever wondered how hippos keep their eyes safe underwater? Take a closer look at Kasai! Those ‘built-in goggles’ you see that make her eyeballs look so thick, are actually clear membranes shielding her eyes.

7. www.zoo-berlin.de › the-aquatic-life-of-hippo-toniThe Aquatic Life of Hippo Toni – Zoo Berlin

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   4 days ago · This opens up completely new perspectives for zoo guests: Hippo fans young and old can now finally watch Toni's underwater adventures through the glazed pane of the 22-degree indoor pool and see the funny bundle of joy gliding through the water. ‘Over the past few weeks, Toni has been carefully acclimatised to the deeper pool.

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   Can a hippo see underwater?

   • That way a hippo can breathe, see, and hear even while its body is submerged. When a hippo sinks completely underwater, its nose and ears automatically close so that no water seeps in as they walk along the bottoms of rivers and lakes.

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   Can a hippo swim?

   • Hippos Can’t Swim—So How Do They Move Through Water? The semiaquatic mammal leverages its own buoyancy and bone density to charge through the water. A baby hippo is underwater in its enclosure at the Prague Zoo in 2016.

   Hippos Can’t Swim—So How Do They Move Through Water?

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   How do hippos adapt to life in the water?

   • Hippos have several adaptations that are beneficial to life in the water. Their eyes, ears and nostrils are located at the top of their head, so they are able to see, hear, and breathe while mostly submerged. A clear membrane covers and protects their eyes while allowing them to see underwater.

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   Why do hippopotamus stay underwater?

   • Staying underwater helps the hippopotamus not feel the weight of its hulking frame. They can weigh up to 3600 kg (8000 lb.)! Under the water, hippos tap their feet along the ground to propel themselves. Being submerged for the most part of the day also helps keep the hippo cool and protected from the sun.

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   What happens when a hippo sinks completely underwater?

   • When a hippo sinks completely underwater, its nose and ears automatically close so that no water seeps in as they walk along the bottoms of rivers and lakes. Hippos spend most of their time in the water! Learn more amazing facts about these amazing creatures in this video from National Geographic Kids.

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   Can you see a hippo on land?

   • If you come across a hippo on land, don't get between it and the water. Hippos are extremely fleet of foot, and will outpace humans. They move very quietly and can be very dangerous if encountered suddenly.

   How to avoid dangerous encounters with hippopotamuses?

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9. kids.nationalgeographic.com › facts › hippopotamusHippopotamus - National Geographic Kids

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   That way a hippo can breathe, see, and hear even while its body is submerged. When a hippo sinks completely underwater, its nose and ears automatically close so that no water seeps in as...