Nace cria de Hipopotamo del Nilo en zoo de Mexico D.F.

Nace cria de Hipopotamo del Nilo en zoo de Mexico D.F.

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

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A Nile hippo was born at Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, marking the first such birth in 16 years. The calf, born underwater and weighing around 35 kilos, has prompted the zoo to start an online campaign for residents to choose a name. Suggestions include Igoli, Ají, and Mabina. This birth is a significant achievement for the zoo, which previously only had elderly hippos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had it been since a Nile hippo was last born at Chapultepec Zoo?

16 years

10 years

20 years

25 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate weight of the newborn hippo?

30 kilograms

35 kilograms

25 kilograms

40 kilograms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the name 'Igoli' in Zulu?

Bronze

Gold

Silver

Diamond

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language does the name 'Mabina' come from?

Sahuili

Zulu

Swahili

Xhosa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the birth of the hippo considered a significant achievement for the zoo?

It is the first animal born in the zoo.

The zoo had only elderly hippos before.

The hippo is a rare species.

The zoo is known for breeding hippos.