Hippos look slow and sleepy, but they are one of the strongest animals in Africa. They spend most of the day resting in water to protect their skin, then come out at night to graze, quietly shaping the land around rivers and lakes. A hippo can run faster than you expect, and its wide mouth and powerful jaws are built for serious strength. They live in groups, communicate with deep sounds that travel through water, and protect their space with confidence. Watching hippos is a reminder that in the