hippos

hippos face numerous threats that threaten the integrity of their habitats. Habitat Loss and Degradation Agricultural Expansion: Conversion of floodplains and wetlands into farmland reduces available water and grazing areas. Urbanization: Infrastructure development

uch as rivers, lakes, and wetlands Geographical Range: Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly along large rivers and lakes Behavioral Note: Hippos are semi-aquatic, spending about 16 hours a day submerged to regulate body temperature and avoid dehydration Behavioral