Learn why hippos have their babies in the water in a simple and fun way, perfect for 6-year-old children.
Hi there! Did you know that hippos live both in water and on land? They spend a lot of time in the water because it helps keep them cool since they have big, thick skin.
When a mommy hippo is ready to have her baby, she usually gives birth in the water. She does this to keep the baby safe and help it breathe better. Because baby hippos can swim right away, being born in the water means they can float and swim alongside their mom. This helps the baby hippo stay close to mommy and safe from animals that might try to hurt them.
So, hippos have babies in the water because it’s a safe, cool, and comfy place for mommies and their little babies!