Skunks are famous for spraying other animals, and humans, with their powerful scent. They can fire this up to 10 feet away – so make sure you stand well back. How Far Do Skunks Spray Their Odor? Skunks are the most adorable-looking mammals and adorn our screens with their striking color patterns – but we
Hippos and rhinos share the same space and are both as big as each other. Depending on the circumstances, a hippo certainly could kill or fatally wound a rhino. Can A Hippo Kill A Rhino Instantly? It would be very unlikely for a hippo to kill a rhino instantly, although, in a fight, it could
Hippos are semi-aquatic mammals and are very well adapted to life in water. They are so good that they move faster than an Olympic swimmer over short distances. How Fast Can A Hippo Move In Water? Hippos are the closest living relatives of the whales and dolphins – so needless to say they are experts
If you’re a good runner on a flat surface with a head start – yes – you can outrun a hippo. If you’re caught off guard, too close and too slow – then maybe not! How Can You Outrun A Hippo? Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) are huge – and strong. They don’t have any blubber –
Hippos live across most of sub-Saharan Africa in rivers, lakes, swamps and even the ocean. Found in sparse patches only, both species of hippo are endangered. In Africa: Where Do Hippos Live? Although the hippopotamus family’s prehistoric range was literally across the globe (hippo ancestors were once living in America) – hippos now only live
Hippos – like their relatives the whales and dolphins – sleep mainly in water. They sleep completely submerged or with their nostrils just above the surface. Where Do Hippos Sleep? Hippos are semi-aquatic mammals. This means that they are designed to live more than half their life in water – just like sea lions and