A Short Quiz on the Hippopotamus

1. What or who is the single biggest threat to the existence of the hippopotamus?

2. Surprisingly, the hippopotamus is quite mobile in ______.

3. What is another name for a male hippopotamus?

4. True or false. Conflicts between male hippopotami involving land struggle often result in aggressive contact between the combatants.

5. What is the main role of the female hippopotamus?

6. Which hippos weigh more, male or female?

7. Which part of the hippo’s body is oriented best for aquatic life?

8. When do hippopotami prefer to eat?

9. Which do hippos like more, land plants or aquatic plants?

10. Counting the two living species, how many species of hippopotamus have been recorded throughout history?