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Hippopotamus

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The term hippopotamus comes from a Greek word meaning water horse or river horse even though it is not related to horse at all. Hippopotamus secrete an oily red substance which gave rise to myth that they sweet blood but that is actually skin moisture and sun block which provide protection against germs.

At present Patna Zoo has three hippopotamus one male and two female (Bhola, Sunita and Basanti). First time in the year 1980, Patna Zoo received hippopotamus.

FOOD HABITAT AT PATNA ZOO

Per animal per day

Deer mesh - 4 Kgs.
Pumpkin/brinjal/potato - 1.5 - 2.0 Kgs.
Banana - 2 Kgs.
Bhusa - 8-10 kgs.
Sudan/Berseem grass - 50-55 Kgs.
Suger cane (Nov. to Feb.) - 10-15 kgs.

Conservation Status: Vulnerable
They are considered one of the largest land animals on the Earth.
They can weigh up to 2,200kg. That’s as much as three small cars!
Hippos are most active at night, when they forage for food.
They are herbivores, and eat mostly grass – and boy do they eat grass!
Despite their enormous size, hippos are great swimmers and can hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater.
In the wild hippos live for around 40 years. In captivity up to 50 years.

संरक्षण स्थिति: असुरक्षित
उन्हें पृथ्वी पर सबसे बडे भूमि पशुओ मैसे एक माना जाता है ।
इनका वजन 2,200 किलोग्राम तक हो सकता है।
दरियाई घोड़े रात में सबसे अधिक सक्रिय होते हैं, जब वे भोजन की तलाश करते हैं।
वे शाकाहारी होते हैं, और ज्यादातर घास खाते हैं - और वे सच में घास खाते हैं!
अपने विशाल आकार के बावजूद, दरियाई घोड़े महान तैराक होते हैं और पांच मिनट तक पानी के भीतर अपनी सांस रोक सकते हैं।
जंगल में दरियाई घोड़े लगभग 40 साल जीते हैं। कैद में 50 साल तक।

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Hippopotamus

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FOOD HABITAT AT PATNA ZOO

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