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Hippopotamus
In these hippopotamus worksheets, students must write factual information about a hippo. Students are given 5 questions to answer about the animal.
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Sun, Sand, and Hippos
Learners conduct research on varied aspects of hippopotamuses and in doing so, synthesize and evaluate a variety of information sources.They summarize content knowledge from varied resources and apply this knowledge by creating a mural...
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Hippo ABC's
In this connect the dots instructional activity, students connect the dots by following their abc's. Students go through the entire alphabet a to z to make a picture of a hippopotamus.
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Hippo ABC's
In this connect the dots worksheet, students connect the dots by following their abc's. Students go through the entire alphabet a to z to make a picture of a hippopotamus.
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Mazes
In this mazes worksheet, students analyze the best route to help a hippopotamus find his way home to the river through a maze.
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Drawing of a Hippopotamus
In this coloring worksheet, students observe a cartoon-style black line drawing of a hippopotamus. Students color the picture.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Discovery Reveals Modern Hippos Evolved in Africa
Article reports on a recent fossil discovery in Kenya that reveals new information about the evolution of the modern-day hippo. Includes video.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
Other
Cincinnati Zoo: Hippo Baby Fiona Updates
Follow the unlikely journey of a preemie hippo, and see how a zoo care team helped her thrive.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Common Hippopotamus
Exhaustive resource examines the common hippopatamus with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on range, reproduction, habitat, behavior, conservation, and external links.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus
Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.
Other
Zoos Victoria: Animal Profiles
Learn all about many of the different animals in the zoo including many little known facts. Profiled are the dingo, koala, meerkat, platypus, tree kangaroo, and many more.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Hippopotamus
Resource features the Hippopotamus. Provides a brief description as well as information on its life cycle, habitat, reproduction and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Hippopotamus
Detailed information about the hippopotamus, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Hippopotamus Amphibius, more commonly known as the Hippopotamus.
Read Works
Read Works: African Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shares information about lions, elephants, giraffes, and warthogs. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
This site provides a general overview of the hippopotamus. Content takes a look at what this animal eats, where it lives, who its predators are, and more. Several audio and video clips are also available.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Hippopotamus
This resource provides detailed information about hippopotamuses.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: River Hippopotamus
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the river hippopotamus highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: River Hippo
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about river hippos with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features. Audio clip included.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Hippopotamus
Learn all you wanted to know about the hippopotamus with pictures, a video, fun facts, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Hippopotamus
Brief overview of the hippopotamus and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Hippos for Kids: Learn About the Hippopotamus
What are hippos? Kids find out about these giant animals of the wild of Africa that love to swim in the water on this site.