Hippo Wading in the Water
A large hippo wades through rippling water surrounded by reeds, distant hills, rocks, and clouds.
A4 format (landscape), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use
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Hippo Wading Through the Water
The hippo stands in side view with its head turned slightly to the right. Ripples spread around all four legs, showing that the animal is in shallow water. Reeds and grasses grow near the water on either side. Behind the hippo are a tall, flat-topped rock formation, rolling hills, and clouds across the open sky.
How Hippos Spend Time in Water
Hippos stay in rivers and lakes for much of the day because water helps protect their skin from heat and drying. Although their heavy bodies are well suited to moving along the bottom, they must return to the surface to breathe.
Natural Colors of a Hippo Landscape
- Hippo skin: slate gray, gray-brown, or dusky purple-gray
- Muzzle and areas around the eyes: soft pinkish gray
- Inner ears: muted pink
- Water: blue, green, brown, or a mixture of reflected colors
- Reeds and grasses: green, tan, or golden brown