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How much does the average female hippo weigh?
1,400 kg
How fast can a hippo run?
30 km/hr
How far can a hippo open its jaw?
180°
What does the name hippopotamus mean and where does it come from?
It comes from Ancient Greek and it means 'river horse'
How do hippos protect their skin?
They secrete an oily red liquid that protects them against the sun, dehydration, and germs
What is a group of hippos called?
A 'school'
What is the most common tiger and where does it live?
The Bengal tiger in India
How common is the birth of a white Bengal tiger?
1 in 10,000 tiger births
What do tigers eat?
They are carnivores and their prey include wild deer, monkeys, buffalo, wild pigs, and cows.
How long do cubs stay with their mother?
About two years
How many tigers are estimated to have lived in the wild in the early 1900s?
Around 100,000
What are three reasons that contribute to the diminishing wild tiger population?
Deforestation, hunting, and being kept as pets/in captivity
What is a female kangeroo called?
A ‘doe’ or a ‘jill’
What is a group of kangeroos called?
A 'mob'
How does a kangeroo warn others of danger?
It thumps its feet on the ground
The kangeroo is a marsupial. What does this mean?
It has a pouch where it carries its young
