Fun Fact!
Even though hippos spend so much time in water, they are not very good swimmers; hippos usually walk or "gallop" along the bottom of the river or lake.
Image Details
Coloring page of a cartoon hippopotamus head with round cheeks, big eyes, small curved ears, and thick neck rolls.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Try pink or purple for the hippo’s cheeks.
- 2 Use blue or green for a fun background splash.
- 3 Draw spots or stripes for a silly twist.
- 4 Outline the eyes with a darker color to make them pop.
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