I WONDER - How Fast Can Hippos Run? Me Pregunto - Qué Tan Rápido Pueden Correr Los Hipopótamos?

Hippos leave the water at dusk and move awkwardly towards the mainland to feed on short grasses, their main food source. They can walk up to 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the water. Although not known for fast movements, hippos can run up to 30 miles (48 kilometers) per hour in short bursts.

How far can hippos travel from water to feed?

• 5 miles

• 10 miles

• 8 miles

• 3 miles

What is the main food source for hippos?

• Fish

• Short grasses

• Fruits

• Leaves

How are hippos' movements described when they leave the water?

• Graceful

• Awkward

• Silent

• Swift

What time of day do hippos typically leave the water?

• Dawn

• Noon

• Midnight

• Dusk

At what speed can hippos run in short bursts?

• 30 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 35 miles per hour