Hippo Behavior and Conservation

The video from FreeSchool educates viewers about hippos, native to Africa, highlighting their physical characteristics, such as their large bodies and thick skin. It explains their semi-aquatic lifestyle, diet, and unique sun protection method. The video also covers their aggressive nature, speed, and interactions with predators. Finally, it discusses the threats hippos face from habitat loss and poaching, and the conservation efforts to protect them.

What is the primary characteristic that makes hippos easily identifiable?

• Their long necks

• Their colorful skin

• Their large, heavy bodies

• Their long tails

Where can hippos typically be found in Africa?

• Mountains

• Forests

• Rivers, lakes, and swamps

• Deserts

How do hippos usually move in deeper water?

• By swimming

• By floating

• By walking along the bottom

• By jumping

What do hippos primarily eat?

• Grass

• Fish

• Fruits

• Insects

What unique substance do hippos produce to protect their skin from the sun?

• Red-orange substance

• Oil

• Mud

• Sweat

How fast can hippos run on land?

• 25 miles per hour

• 19 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

Which animals sometimes prey on young hippos?

• Giraffes

• Crocodiles, lions, and hyenas

• Elephants

• Zebras

What is one of the main reasons hippos are now considered vulnerable to extinction?

• Climate change

• Human activities and poaching

• Natural predators

• Lack of food

What can help protect farms from hippos and reduce conflicts with farmers?

• Using scarecrows

• Building more roads

• Fences and ditches

• Planting more trees

How can wildlife parks help in the conservation of hippos?

• By limiting the water supply

• By providing more places for hippos to live

• By increasing hunting activities

• By reducing the number of tourists