The Incredible Reason Hippos Have Red Sweat
Besides elephants and rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses are the largest living land animal. Though they resemble giant pigs, their ...
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Exploring hippos: The myth of pink milk and other fun facts about them
The confusion likely arises from a unique secretion that hippos produce, commonly referred to as "blood sweat." This secretion, which serves as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer for their skin ...
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It’s been almost half a year since hearts worldwide were stolen by the playful antics of one adorable baby hippo-potato, Moo ...
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A Virginia Zoo Now Has Its Own Moo Deng—See the ‘Adorable’ Baby Pygmy Hippo Born in December
The viral baby hippos’ lovable characteristics, such as their blushing cheeks and shiny skin, are caused by secretions called blood sweat. Blood sweat is a pink fluid that pygmy hippos ooze out ...