Schleich – Hippopotamus Animal Figurine

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.
Information
Product Code is 14814
Theme Safari
Product Type Figurines
Franchise Wild Life
is this item a choking hazard None
conservatiostatus Vulnerable
Primary habitat Wetlands
Scientific name Hippopotamus amphibius
Global home Africa
FUN FACT : Hippopotamuses can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes.
Suites Ages 3-8