in not more than 60 words show why a hippo is termed as an aquatic animal. give a tittle for your summary
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THE AMPHIBIOUS HIPPOPOTAMUS
Sub-Saharan Africa is the home to the second heaviest land mammal in the world — the hippopotamus. Their dense bodies make it impossible for them to swim, even though they spend most of their time in the water.
The body of the hippopotamus is well suited for aquatic life. Their eyes, ears and nostrils are located at the top of their head, so they are able to see, hear, and breathe while mostly submerged. A clear membrane covers and protects their eyes while allowing them to see underwater. Their nostrils close to keep water out, and they can hold their breath for several minutes.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the home to the second heaviest land mammal in the world — the hippopotamus. Their dense bodies make it impossible for them to swim, even though they spend most of their time in the water.
The body of the hippopotamus is well suited for aquatic life. Their eyes, ears and nostrils are located at the top of their head, so they are able to see, hear, and breathe while mostly submerged. A clear membrane covers and protects their eyes while allowing them to see underwater. Their nostrils close to keep water out, and they can hold their breath for several minutes.
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Answer: Because of the fact that this enormous barrel-shaped creature lives most part of his life resting in the water bodies. This species has several exceptional adaptation that assist their semi-aquatic lifestyle. Hippopotamuses possess four webbed toes- each foot- with which they swim and walk in slippery bottom of ponds and rivers. Their ears, eyes, and nostrils are all located at the upper head portion. This feature supports them as they are able to immerse themselves in deep water, and still breathe, see, and hear.
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