Affectionate and playful, the baby hippopotamus spends its first weeks cuddled up to its mother, often in the water. At birth, it already weighs several dozen kilos, but remains vulnerable and dependent on the protection of the herd.
Very quickly, he learns to swim and dive, keeping only his eyes, nostrils, and ears out of the water, like adults. Surprisingly, baby hippos suckle underwater thanks to a special adaptation that allows them to close their nostrils and remain submerged without difficulty. Protected by his mother, he gradually learns about aquatic life and how to feed on fresh grass at nightfall.
This Papo figurine lovingly recreates the baby hippopotamus: round silhouette, wrinkled skin and mischievous attitude. An ideal model to complete a collection of wild animals, invent stories on the banks of African rivers or to educate children about the fascinating life of this semi-aquatic giant.