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Big Hippo Peeks from the Riverbank

A wide-eyed hippo pokes her round nose out of the still river, her soft ears perked up and nostrils filled with water droplets. She gazes straight ahead, whiskers dotting her snout and wrinkly skin basking in the morning sun. Grassy tufts and smooth rocks frame her gentle face, making her look extra large and peaceful in her favorite watery spot.

Ripples float around her chin as she rests beside the stones, half in the water and half out. The hippo's thick curves and calm eyes make her seem both strong and sleepy at the same time. Nearby, grass peeks up around the rocks, waiting for her next snack or secret splash.

Easy
Preschoolers (0-5)
#hippopotamus #river #rocks #grass #africa #animals #wildlife
Hippo with round face and whiskers lying in river beside rocks, surrounded by water and grass tufts.
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Fun Fact!

A hippo's ears can twitch and move independently to listen for sounds all around it.

Image Details

Coloring page of a hippopotamus with a rounded head and wide nose, resting in a river near rocks and grass. The hippo's eyes, whiskers, and ears are visible.

Coloring Tips

  1. 1 Blend light and dark grays for the hippo’s skin to show wrinkles.
  2. 2 Color the water blue with wavy lines for gentle ripples.
  3. 3 Add soft green to the grass tufts.
  4. 4 Use brown or tan for different rocks.

Suggested Colors

Pebble Gray
River Blue
Leafy Green
Sandy Brown
Hippo Charcoal

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