One Hippo in a Puddle
A large hippopotamus stands side-on in shallow water, with gentle ripples spreading around its four legs.
A4 format (landscape), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use
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A hippopotamus standing in a puddle
The animal faces to the right and presents its broad body, sturdy legs, large head, and short tail. Folds of thick skin can be seen around its neck, while horizontal ripples mark the shallow water beneath it. The open setting keeps attention on the hippo and its powerful shape.
Surprising facts about hippos and shallow water
Hippos spend much of the day in rivers, lakes, and muddy pools because water helps keep their skin cool. Although they are excellent at moving through water, they usually push off the bottom or walk along it instead of swimming in the usual sense. At night, they often leave the water to feed on land.
Real-life colors of a hippopotamus and its surroundings
- Hippopotamus skin: gray, brownish gray, or purplish gray
- Skin folds around the neck: darker gray in the creases
- Eyes: dark brown or nearly black
- Inner ears and areas around the mouth: muted pinkish gray
- Shallow water: blue-green, muddy brown, or gray depending on the setting