Free coloring pages of Hippos

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Giants of the savannah: A colourful journey to the land of the hippopotami

Format: A4 21x29,7 cm
Difficulty: Normal
Category: Animals
Recommended age: 6–7 years, 8–10 years
Use: Classroom, Rainy afternoon
Skills: Fine motor skills, Reading
Tags: África, hippopotamus, Savannah

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Description

Hippos: Giants of the Savannah

Hippos are fascinating and gigantic animals that live in Africa. They are known for their large size, wide mouths, and primarily aquatic lifestyle. Despite their bulky appearance and slow movement on land, hippos are excellent swimmers and can move quickly in the water.

How to Color a Hippo

Coloring the Skin: Hippos have grayish skin, but you can add shades of brown or pink to reflect how the sun and water affect their color. Start with a light gray as a base and add darker shadows to highlight the folds of their skin.
Eyes and Ears: The eyes and ears are smaller than the body. Use brown or black for the eyes and add a touch of pink or gray inside the ears.
Mouth: The mouth can be colored light pink or red to highlight its width, especially if you’re coloring a mother hippo yawning or a calf interacting with her.
Environment: Although they are out of the water, it’s common for hippos to be near a river or lake. Use greens and browns for the ground and add blues for the water in the background.

Tips and tricks

About Hippos:

Appearance: Robust and cylindrical body, greyish and smooth skin, enormous mouth with prominent tusks. Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are located on the top of their head, allowing them to be submerged in water without losing sight of their prey. Species and Characteristics: There are two main species: the common hippopotamus and the pygmy hippopotamus. They are known for their thick skin that secretes a reddish liquid to protect them from the sun and infections. Predators and Habitat: Although they are large, young hippos are vulnerable to lions and crocodiles. They live near rivers and lakes in Africa, spending a lot of time in the water. Diet: Hippos are herbivores, feeding mainly on grass at night.

Fun Facts:

Hippos have one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom and can open their mouths almost 180 degrees. An adult hippo can hold its breath underwater for about 5 minutes. Despite their appearance, hippos are relatively agile and can run up to 30 km/h on land. Want to know more about hippos? Click here