Hippos are highly territorial creatures known to defend their habitats from intruders, they are also protective over their young ones. Mothers often step up to protect their young ones from potential predators.
There are social hierarchies with in groups of hippos especially among males.
Hippos have bulky body on stumpy legs,an enormous head,a short tail and four toes on each foot.
They are third largest mammals on earth,they feed on plants especially short grasses,but they can eat fruits if they are available.
They have a gestation period of 243 days and they are most active during night and they’re threatened animals, they thrive under water.