Hippo and Lion Behavior

Hippos primarily feed on grass and venture out at night, which is also when lions hunt. A lone hippo is vulnerable to lion attacks, but the risk of facing a hippo's powerful jaws makes it a gamble for lions. Lions attempt to take down hippos by inflicting cuts to cause blood loss. In this scenario, a mother hippo manages to escape the threat posed by lions.

Why do hippos leave the water to feed?

• To eat grass

• To escape predators

• To find a mate

• To socialize with other hippos

What time of day do hippos usually feed?

• During the day

• In the morning

• At night

• In the afternoon

What makes a lone hippo vulnerable to lions?

• Its slow speed

• Being alone

• Being away from water

• Its large size

How do lions attempt to take down a fully grown hippo?

• By surrounding it

• By inflicting multiple wounds

• By chasing it into water

• By scaring it away

What is the ultimate goal of the lions when attacking a hippo?

• To play with it

• To make it leave the territory

• To scare it away

• To cause it to bleed to death