Hippopotamus Quiz

How much do you know about Hippos?

1. What is a male hippopotamus called?

  • Bull
  • Boar
  • Ram
2. What is a female hippopotamus called?
  • Doe
  • Cow
  • Mare
3. What do hippos like to eat?
  • Grass
  • Flowers
  • Bark
4. How long is the gestation period of a female hippo?
  • 309 days
  • 180 days
  • 240 days
5. Hippos in Ancient Egypt were symbols of what?
  • Harvest
  • Fertility
  • Death
6. The name 'hippopotamus' comes from which Greek word?
  • River Horse
  • Camel Leopard
  • Large Rhino
7. Why do hippos open their mouths so wide?
  • To scare and intimidate other animals
  • To catch flies
  • To show off their teeth
8. In the 18th century, what were hippos tusks used to make?
  • False Legs
  • False Teeth
  • False Nails
9. What colour is the special fluid secreted from a hippos skin?
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Red
10. How much does the average hippo weigh?
  • 3-4 tons
  • 6-8 tons
  • 9-12 tons

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