1. Habitat loss and poaching have put hippopotamuses on the ____ species list.
2. Hippopotamuses are ____ animals, being most active during the night.
3. Hippopotamuses mark their ____ by spraying feces with their tails.
4. Hippopotamuses tend to ____ on grassy areas during the night.
5. The ____, or skin, of a hippopotamus was once used to make strong whips.
6. The areas surrounding a lake are called ____.
7. Hippopotamuses live in social groups called ____. Sometimes these can consist of over 100 members.
8. Hippopotamuses are native to the continent of ____.
9. Hippopotamuses have large and sharp ____, which they use to defend themselves.
10. Despite their large size, hippopotamuses can ____ at speeds of up to 30 km/h.
11. Adult hippopotamuses can weigh up to 1.5 ____. That's equivalent to 30 humans!
12. The dominant ____ in a hippopotamus pod will defend their territory and mates.
12. Hippopotamuses will often roll around in ____ to protect their sensitive skin from sunburn.
13. Hippopotamuses are large herbivorous ____s.
14. Hippopotamuses are found in the ____s of Sub-Saharan Africa.
15. A group of hippopotamuses is called a ____.
16. Thanks to their sharp ____, hippopotamuses are often considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
17. Hippopotamuses are usually found in or near ____ habitats.
18. Hippopotamuses usually leave the ____ at night to look for food.
19. Unlike elephants, hippopotamuses do not have ____ tusks or ivory.
20. In ancient times, kings and queens kept hippopotamuses in ____s for their entertainment.
21. Hippopotamuses have large canine ____s that can reach up to 51 centimeters long.
22. Despite their size, hippopotamuses have sensitive ____ that needs to be kept moist.