Everything about the hippopotamus

The most surprising facts about hippos in one place.

Diet, feeding patterns, and nightly grazing behaviour.

Where hippos live, which countries, and why they need water.

Gestation, birth, calf development, and maternal bonds.

How hippo pods work — bulls, cows, and hierarchy.

What threatens hippos — and what almost nothing can.

From whale ancestor to Africa’s river giant.

Why hippos kill ~500 people per year — and how to stay safe.