Schleich - Hippopotamus

Although hippopotamuses cannot swim particularly well, they spend nearly all day in the water. Although hippopotamuses cannot swim particularly well, they spend nearly all day in the water. They cannot simply drift along, because they re just too heavy. If they wish to cross a river, they allow themselves to sink to the bottom and walk along the river bed to the other shore. The Schleich figures are modelled with attention to detail, hand-painted with care, and provide educationally valuable playtime. Although hippopotamuses cannot swim particularly well, they spend nearly all day in the water. They cannot simply drift along, because they're just too heavy. If they wish to cross a river, they allow themselves to sink to the bottom and walk along the river bed to the other shore.InformationProduct Code is 14814Theme SafariProduct Type FigurinesFranchise Wild Lifeis this item a choking hazard Noneconservatiostatus VulnerablePrimary habitat WetlandsScientific name Hippopotamus amphibiusGlobal home AfricaFUN FACT : Hippopotamuses can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes.Suites Ages 3-8