Hippo
Wild Animal Figurine
- Collectable: classic hippo figurine with life-like features and exquisite coloring
- Educational toy: realistic details provide sensory information about wildlife
- Realistic: hippo with accurate design perfect for a diorama
- Encourages imaginative play and compassion for animals
- Ideal goody bag stuffers for an animal-themed kid's birthday party
Dive in to Terra by Battat's fun wild animals! The magnificent hippopotamus, or hippo, can be found in Africa. This realistic hippo makes a great gift and an ideal goodie bag stuffer addition for an animal-themed party. Our plastic animal toys have accurate details, so they are perfect for diorama supplies or educational toys for students researching wild life. No animal toy collection is complete without Terra by Battat's hippo. Collect them all! Discover the entire Terra by Battat family of wild creatures. Recommended for little ones aged 3 years and up.
Species: Mammal
Average Life Span: up to 40 years
Size: 9.5-14 feet
Weight: 2,268-3,629 kg
Diet: Herbivore
Fun facts: Hippos can spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in river and lakes to keep themselves cool. They can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes, but they are usually big enough to walk or stand on the lake floor. Their eyes and nostrils are located high on their head that lets them see and breathe while mostly submerged. They travel at night in single file to eat up to 80 lbs of grass. They secrete an oily red substance that can look like blood but it is a skin moisturizer and sunblock that helps protect against germs. They are prime prey for crocodiles, hyenas and lions. Their name in Greek means river horse.
Average Life Span: up to 40 years
Size: 9.5-14 feet
Weight: 2,268-3,629 kg
Diet: Herbivore
Fun facts: Hippos can spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in river and lakes to keep themselves cool. They can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes, but they are usually big enough to walk or stand on the lake floor. Their eyes and nostrils are located high on their head that lets them see and breathe while mostly submerged. They travel at night in single file to eat up to 80 lbs of grass. They secrete an oily red substance that can look like blood but it is a skin moisturizer and sunblock that helps protect against germs. They are prime prey for crocodiles, hyenas and lions. Their name in Greek means river horse.
Dimensions: Large - 5.1 x 1.9 x 3 in.
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