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Quiz about Hippo Hero
Quiz about Hippo Hero

Hippo Hero Trivia Quiz


Hippopotamuses (or hippopotami) are amazing creatures. I've asked for one for Christmas every year since I was young. Here's a quiz about a very amazing animal, good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by star_386a. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
star_386a
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
245,792
Updated
Dec 29 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2603
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: GausarTheVile (10/10), Guest 174 (4/10), Guest 69 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The name hippopotamus means "horse of the river." From what language is the name derived? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A baby hippo is known as a what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Hippopotamuses are very easily sunburned. What action does a hippo take to reduce this risk? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Hippopotamuses secrete a natural sunscreen through their skins to prevent sunburn. What is this secretion referred to?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Hippopotamuses are most closely related to which animal? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The hippopotamus is native to which continent? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The hippopotamus is considered one of the most __________ animals in Africa. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Hippopotamuses were placed on the IUCN Red List in May 2006 because they are ___________________. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. As of 2006 the oldest known hippo in captivity is the 55 year old Donna. In what country is Donna located? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Hippopotamuses usually live in groups. What are these groups called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The name hippopotamus means "horse of the river." From what language is the name derived?

Answer: Greek

Hippopotamus is from the Greek, hippos meaning "horse" and potamos meaning "river".
2. A baby hippo is known as a what?

Answer: calf

A male hippopotamus is a bull, and a female is a cow.
3. Hippopotamuses are very easily sunburned. What action does a hippo take to reduce this risk?

Answer: submerge themselves in water

A hippo's eyes, ears, and nostrils are placed high on the top of the skull to allow them to submerge almost entirely. The waters also keep the hippopotamus cool and help take some weight of their legs.
4. Hippopotamuses secrete a natural sunscreen through their skins to prevent sunburn. What is this secretion referred to?

Answer: Blood Sweat

It is not actually blood or sweat. The secretion is highly acidic pigments which actually absorb the light causing a sunscreen effect.
5. Hippopotamuses are most closely related to which animal?

Answer: Whale

The ancient Greeks believed the hippo to be related to the horse. Up until 1985, the pig was believed the closest relative based on molar patterns. However fossil records, blood proteins, and molecular systematics show hippos are actually closer to whales and dolphins.
6. The hippopotamus is native to which continent?

Answer: Africa

Hippopotamuses actually were common in Africa and Europe before the last ice age. Now they are found along the Nile River and in central and southern Africa.
7. The hippopotamus is considered one of the most __________ animals in Africa.

Answer: dangerous

The hippo does not hunt humans, but is highly territorial and will defend its territory against anything that invades its space. Hippos have killed crocodiles, lions, and even humans.
8. Hippopotamuses were placed on the IUCN Red List in May 2006 because they are ___________________.

Answer: in danger of extinction

Hippo populations are rapidly decreasing due to poaching and habitat loss. The hippo population of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo has dropped from 29,000 in the 1970s to 800-900 individuals in 2005.
9. As of 2006 the oldest known hippo in captivity is the 55 year old Donna. In what country is Donna located?

Answer: United States

Donna lives at the Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana. Donna was born in July, 1951.
10. Hippopotamuses usually live in groups. What are these groups called?

Answer: herd

A group of female hippos and calves are called a nursery.
Source: Author star_386a

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