World Hippo Day gives us a reason to look twice at a familiar face. Those eyes, ears, and nostrils sit high on a hippo’s head, so it can stay mostly submerged while keeping tabs on the world above water.
Underwater, a common hippo often pushes off the bottom in a series of bounds. After dusk, it usually heads onto land to graze. If you watch a hippo clip, look for the moment its feet touch down. The big splash gets the attention, but the underwater footwork is the fun part.
About the observance
More about the featured species
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/hippo