Hi there! Did you know that hippos like to have their babies in the water? Let's find out why!
Hippos live in rivers and lakes. They spend a lot of time in the water because it helps them stay cool and safe.
When a mama hippo has a baby, called a calf, she gives birth in the water. This is because the water helps the baby float and breathe better when it is very little and needs to learn how to swim. The water also keeps the baby hippo safe from danger.
So, hippos have their babies in the water to help keep them safe, cool, and comfortable while they grow strong!