What Is a Hippopotamus?

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What is the purpose of the long intestinal tract in hippos?

  • To allow them to fly
  • To increase body temperature
  • To help them swim faster
  • To aid in digestion (correct)

Why do hippos leave the water and head to the grasslands at dusk?

  • To socialize with other animals
  • To find food and graze (correct)
  • To avoid predators in the water
  • To sleep in a dry environment

How long can hippos graze for during the night?

  • 3-4 hours
  • 5-6 hours (correct)
  • 1-2 hours
  • 7-8 hours

What effect do hippos' feeding habits have on the environment?

<p>They create small watering holes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do hippos' heavy footsteps contribute to the environment?

<p>They create grooves that fill with water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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