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What is the purpose of the long intestinal tract in hippos?
To aid in digestion
Why do hippos leave the water and head to the grasslands at dusk?
To find food and graze
How long can hippos graze for during the night?
5-6 hours
What effect do hippos' feeding habits have on the environment?
They create small watering holes
How do hippos' heavy footsteps contribute to the environment?
They create grooves that fill with water
Learn about the characteristics and habitat of the enormous mammal, the hippopotamus, commonly found in Africa. Discover interesting facts about their appearance, behavior, and size.
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