Facts about the Hippo -- Hippopotamus amphibius:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,5 m, (f) 1,45 m; mass (m) 1 800 kg, (f) 1 400 kg.

COLOUR: Greyish-black to brown, with a pinkish tinge around eyes, ears and underparts. Inside of mouth pink. Young paler than adults.

GESTATION PERIOD: 7 - 8 months

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 41 years

RECORD LENGTH OF CANINE: 122 cm

RECORD LENGTH OF INCISOR: 58 cm

MOST LIKE: Unlike any other animal.

HABITAT: Any body of water with gently sloping banks bordering grass plains.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tembe Elephant Park
Addo Elephant National Park