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     Did you know hippos sleep underwater?

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     • While their nostrils are closed as they hold their breath for five minutes or longer when they are underwater. As evident in Fiona's sleeping video, hippos can sleep underwater and uses a reflex that allows them to bob up, take a breath, and sink back down all the while without waking up.
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   Do hippopotami sleep under water?

   • The weather conditions and season determine how much of the hippo is submerged while it sleeps. A hippo completely submerges itself on hot days, while hippos might lie partially in the water on cooler winter days. When Do Hippos Sleep Underwater? Hippopotami usually leave the safety of rivers and dams at night to graze along river banks.

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   Do hippos sleep underwater?

   • Although hippos spend most of their day in the water, there are several instances where they do not sleep underwater. Hippos also sleep above the water or on dry land. Hippos enjoy the occasional sunbath. Hippos lie on the bank, sunning themselves during winter, then return to the water to cool off.

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   How do Hippo sleep?

   • Hippos hold their breath for 5 minutes. When a hippo sleeps underwater, they will need to surface to breathe (while awake, taking a breath is not an issue). Hippos adopted a “bobbing” reflex to overcome this breathing “issue.” While the hippo is asleep, it surfaces, takes a breath, and sinks underwater without disturbing its slumber.

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   Can hippos see underwater?

   • Because their eyes and nostrils are located on the top of their heads, they can still see and breathe while underwater. When totally submerged, the ears and nostrils shut tight to keep the water out, and hippos can hold their breath for five minutes. Hippos often nap in the water during the daytime.

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   Can a hippo swim?

   • Hippos do not swim. They stand, walk, or lie in areas where their feet touch the bottom of the water body (a hippo’s body is too dense and sinks when it tries to swim). However, hippos can bounce around underwater, and babies can swim. When hippos sleep underwater, they lie down on their bellies or sides in shallower areas.

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   Do hippos need water?

   • Hippos do not only need water to stay cool. They need water to keep their skin moisturized. If hippos stay out of water for too long (particularly in hot and dry conditions), they risk dehydrating. Hippos do not have sweat glands. They secrete “blood sweat” (a red mucous) from pores.

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   Feb 11, 2021 · Did you know hippos sleep underwater? Adventure Aquarium's Assistant Curator Mark Hacker explains the sleeping habits of hippos.

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5. www.youtube.com › watchSurprising Secrets of Hippopotamus Sleep Underwater Revealed

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   🦛💤 Ever wondered how hippos manage to sleep underwater without drowning? Join us as we unveil the astonishing sleeping habits of these magnificent creature...

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   Dive into the fascinating world of hippos and discover their unique sleeping habits! 🦛💤🌊 Learn how these massive creatures manage to sleep underwater and ...

7. www.facebook.com › SanAntonioZoo › videosHippos are built for naps! Not only can they sleep underwater ...

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   Feb 2, 2021 · 15 comments. ·. 8.6K views. San Antonio Zoo. February 2, 2021 ·. Follow. Hippos are built for naps! Not only can they sleep underwater, but they have a reflex that bobs their head up for air without waking them during underwater snoozes. See less. Most relevant. Lefa Tevaga.

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   Watch the glass, Fiona. But don't worry, keeper Jenna Wingate knows she'll be back asleep in no time. Hippos are nocturnal so it's really common if you come during the day to see them that they'll be napping together. If they can't breathe underwater, these hippos must be holding their breath but for how long Jenna's going to time their next nap.

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   Aug 16, 2022 · Hippos enjoy the occasional sunbath. Hippos lie on the bank, sunning themselves during winter, then return to the water to cool off. When hippos sleep in shallow areas, they do not always fully submerge. Instead, hippos lie with their nostrils above the water and the rest of their body submerged.

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    Mar 10, 2011 · Hippos often nap in the water during the daytime. A subconscious reflex allows them to push themselves to the surface to breathe without waking up so they can sleep without drowning.