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Curious Hippo at the River’s Edge
It’s a peaceful morning in the African savanna. Near the water’s edge, a gentle hippopotamus gazes curiously at the world, while a zebra and giraffe keep watch from nearby. The tall trees offer shade, and the distant mountains create a beautiful backdrop for these animal friends. Can you imagine what colors make this lively scene come alive? Give your hippo, zebra, and giraffe new personalities by choosing your very favorite colors for their surroundings and details!
FUN FACT
Hippos spend most of their day, up to 16 hours, submerged in rivers, lakes, and swamps to keep their huge bodies cool under the hot African sun.
It’s a peaceful morning in the African savanna. Near the water’s edge, a gentle hippopotamus gazes curiously at the world, while a zebra and giraffe keep watch from nearby. The tall trees offer shade, and the distant mountains create a beautiful backdrop for these animal friends. Can you imagine what colors make this lively scene come alive? Give your hippo, zebra, and giraffe new personalities by choosing your very favorite colors for their surroundings and details!
COLORING TIPS
Start with gentle, even strokes on the hippo’s large body to blend shades of gray or purple. Add a splash of blue to the river and try different greens for the grassy patches. The zebra’s stripes can be classic black and white, or you can try fun colors for a wild twist. Use yellow or tan for the savanna and experiment with warm sunset hues in the sky.
COLOR INSPIRATION
Not sure what colors would suit? Try using the below.
FUN FACT
Hippos spend most of their day, up to 16 hours, submerged in rivers, lakes, and swamps to keep their huge bodies cool under the hot African sun.
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