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By the way, there's a *lot* of info on that Hippo Fact Sheet page #hippofacts
dconrad.bsky.social Dave Conrad @dconrad.bsky.social · Jul 19
"While adult hippos can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes, newborn hippos are only able to hold their breath for about 40 seconds at a time."
Hippo Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious): The name “hippopotamus” comes from a Greek word meaning “water horse” or “river horse.” AKA: Hippo Kingdom: |
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July 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
kimiripaul.bsky.social
Hippos in East Africa are among the most iconic and fascinating river dwellers.

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May 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
artsefact.bsky.social
Ever wish you could breathe without waking up? Hippos can!  Thanks to a built-in reflex, they automatically surface for air while snoozing, never disturbing their nap. Talk about the ultimate lazy day goal!  #artsefact #artforacause #paintpartiesforacause #hippofacts #wildnature #sleepgoals
February 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM