Fun Fact!
It's a myth that hippos can swallow a human whole; while their gape is huge, their throat isn't that wide.
Image Details
Coloring page of a cartoon hippopotamus head peeking up from a pond, surrounded by water splashes, ripples, puddles, and grass.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Mix grays and light purples for the hippo’s skin.
- 2 Add bright blue or green for fun pond water.
- 3 Color the spots different shades for a silly pattern.
- 4 Use yellow and green for the grass tufts.
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