Worksheet
Curated OER

Hippopotamus

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In these hippopotamus worksheets, students must write factual information about a hippo. Students are given 5 questions to answer about the animal.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ABC Safari

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the animals and their alphabet letter. In this animal alphabet lesson, students associate the animals with their letter and learn facts about the animals. Students may use the cards to classify animals by groups or play a...
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of Pygmy Hippopotamus, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Common Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive resource examines the common hippopatamus with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on range, reproduction, habitat, behavior, conservation, and external links.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pygmy hippopotamus. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle,...
Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all you wanted to know about the hippopotamus with pictures, a video, fun facts, and more.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Hippopotamus Fun Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn the structure and features of the hippopotamus and other interesting facts.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about hippopotamuses.
Website
Other

Zoos Victoria: Animal Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: River Hippo

For Students K - 1st
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.
Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Pygmy Hippo

For Students 9th - 10th
The pygmy hippopotamus has eluded researchers in the wild for years. In fact, the species was not discovered until 1840. Us this resource to discover other quick facts about this endangered animal.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.