Nothing can beat this cuteness: a sleepy hippo enjoys gentle underwater cuddles from a group of tiny, colorful fish.
The third-largest living land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos, is giving us a subtle smile while living the best life.As seen in the photos and videos shared on social media, a hippo is calmly resting under the water while African cichlid fishes “do their job.” This type of fish is a very diverse and species-rich family that usually inhabits lakes and rivers in India, Africa, and South and Central America.
There are two species of hippos in the world: the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus. Both are mammals that naturally live in Africa, and each is a member of the family Hippopotamidae. They are generally nocturnaldue to the fact that have very sensitive skin. Hippos do not have sweat glands underneath their skin to release excess heat off the body, unlike some other mammals .A thin layer of light pink-colored liquid is seen on their body on hot sunny days, and it is not sweat.
Hippos can store two days’ worth of grass in their stomachs and can go up to three weeks without eating. They also vocalize on both land and in the water, and they are the only mammals that make amphibious calls.involved. It all began some years ago when staff at the San Antonio Zoo took to social media on behalf of their nearly 3-year-old hippo Timothy to reach out toMy name is Timothy.
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