Hippos

Why are you telling me about hippos all of the sudden? I don't see the connection between that and your twelve red goldfishes.

In the evening I went out on safari again, at night I fell asleep hearing the grunting of the hippos.

Despite their bulk and weight, hippos can swim rapidly.

Hippos live in Africa.

Adult hippos only eat plants, but can run faster than people.

Adult hippos can be dangerous.

Maynard’s book is aimed at young readers, telling them the story of Fiona’s struggle to survive, while also teaching them about hippos.

Hippos have huge tusks.

Hippos can be deadly predators.

Hippos have huge mouths.