Hippo Maternal Behavior and Care

The video explores the journey of a female hippo giving birth after an eight-month pregnancy. It highlights the challenges of childbirth, the importance of private space, and the bonding process between mother and calf. The newborn's first breath and the return to the river are depicted, emphasizing the mother's protective nature. The video concludes with insights into the maternal instincts and lifelong affection between hippos and their offspring.

What is the typical weight range for newborn hippos?

• 55 to 120 pounds

• 150 to 200 pounds

• 100 to 150 pounds

• 30 to 60 pounds

Why does the mother hippo keep her calf away for two weeks after birth?

• To teach it how to swim

• To allow the calf to grow stronger

• To find food for the calf

• To protect it from predators and bond with it

What significant event happens when the baby hippo is born?

• The baby starts eating grass

• The baby plays with other hippos

• The baby swims to the surface for its first breath

• The baby immediately starts walking

What is a major concern for the mother hippo when returning to the river?

• Finding food

• Avoiding other hippos

• The threat of predators

• Crossing the river

How do hippo mothers feed their young?

• Only on land

• They do not feed their young

• Only underwater

• Both on land and underwater

What is the nature of the relationship between hippo mothers and their offspring?

• It lasts for a few months

• It ends when the calf is independent

• It lasts for life

• It lasts for a few years