hippopotamidae

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of hippos, one of many animals kept in zoos.

Presents a children's story for early readers that describes how a baby hippopotamus grows up, how their mothers care for them, and how they learn to care for themselves.

Describes the food, enclosures, and care of rhinoceroses and hippopotamuses in zoos.

Presents photographs and information about hippopotamuses, discussing their physical appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating behaviors, mating practices, and the lives of calves.