Open Wide: Hippos can open their mouths about three times wider than people can.
Latin name: Hippopotamus amphibius Where: Hippo Cove Length: 10.5 to 11.5 ft Weight: Male – 3,500 to 7,000 lbs, Female – 3,360 lbs Lifespan: 35 yrs Habitat: Grassland, lakes and rivers Diet: Grass Risk Status: Species@Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)