Fun Fact!
Hippos have a very slow metabolism for such large animals.
Image Details
Coloring page of a mother hippopotamus and her son standing together on grass near a pond, with bushes and trees in the background.
Coloring Tips
- 1 Use soft gray and gentle blue for the hippos’ smooth skin.
- 2 Try dark green and light green for the grass and bushes.
- 3 Color the pond with blues and add a touch of purple for fun.
- 4 Make the trees pop with bright green leaves and sturdy brown trunks.
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