Although hippos are herbivores, do you really know about hippos?

We all know that hippos are herbivores, so do hippos eat meat? Although hippos are herbivores, they like to eat meat, they will kill and eat other animals, and occasionally they will also snatch the prey of other predators, but because of their speed, they have very few chances of killing their prey, most of the time they will rob the prey of other animals, or some animals that have died, and they will even eat the corpses of their dead kind. And it's not uncommon, not just when there's a lack of food, they don't give up their big mouths of fat when they have the chance, someone once saw a hippopotamus eating a recently dead elephant, these guys are very crazy and have a very short temper, definitely not the same as what you see in the zoo.

In the wild, even lions have to hide far away when they see them, more than a dozen lionesses can't beat an angry hippopotamus, and even the lion's claws and teeth can't destroy the hippopotamus's **, it's slippery and thick, and most importantly, once bitten by the hippopotamus, basically the chance of surviving is very small. The hippopotamus is the animal with the strongest bite force on land, and according to tests, it can reach 12,600 kPa, compared to 4,500 kPa for lions.

At the same time, when the hippopotamus opens its mouth, it is able to open at an angle of 150 degrees, and when he closes his mouth, he is able to tear the bumper of the car and bite off the canoe. According to statistics, about 500 people are killed by hippos every year in Africa, and it is also the most dangerous mammal in the world. Adult hippos weigh more than a ton on average, and like a car, they are able to run at speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour in a short period of time, with the only drawback being that they do not last.

The only drawback is that they cannot be exposed to the sun for long periods of time, especially during the dry season. This is mainly due to the fact that hippos do not have sweat glands, and prolonged drying will cause their ** to crack and eventually lead to death. Therefore, hippos live in the water for more than 16 hours a day, and even when they leave the water, they will apply a layer of mud as sunscreen to their bodies.

Hippos eat grass and meat, and eat more meat than we think, many hippos in the animal world are carnivores, after all, the weak eat the strong, hippos spend most of their time in the water, but at night, they are active in the surrounding land of aquatic habitats to eat a lot of grass, hippos and other large herbivores are based on a plant-based diet, herbivores do not want to eat meat, but by the hardware limitations of biomechanics, there are no claws and cracked teeth, etc., it is difficult to catch prey.

Although hippos are herbivores, hippos are omnivorous mammals that feed mainly on aquatic plants, aquatic plants, and other species.

The mouth of the hippopotamus has a strong bite force, and once provoked, the consequences are unimaginable.

In terms of eating habits, hippos are omnivores, not just herbivores, nor are they just carnivores. They can eat both grass and meat. Specifically, hippos eat aquatic plants as their main food, and sometimes terrestrial plants.

Occasionally, they will also open meat and catch some animals, such as antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, etc., as food. Their main food is herbivorous and they don't eat meat often, so they can be said to be omnivores.

From the perspective of eating habits, hippos are omnivores, which are large omnivorous mammals that eat not only grass nor meat, so they are not just herbivores or carnivores. Specifically, hippos eat more grass. Due to their large size and large appetite, hippos generally live on banks where grass is more abundant.

In Africa, where grass is abundant, a herd of hippos can often be seen.

Although hippos mainly eat grass, this does not mean that they do not eat any meat at all, and in real life, hippos do sometimes eat some animals. Moreover, because the hippopotamus is more aggressive, there are still more animals that can be preyed, sometimes larger antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, etc., and sometimes even eat the same kind. News reports sometimes feature stories of hippos stealing food from other predators.

Hippos digest meat easily and do not suffer from indigestion. However, the hippopotamus' main diet is grass and does not eat meat very often.

As mentioned above, hippos mainly eat grass. Hippos can eat both aquatic and terrestrial grasses, and grasses are their main food. When there is not enough grass, sometimes they will eat some of the crops.

Sometimes hippos also want to improve their food, catch some animals to eat, and even sometimes dare to snatch some food from the mouths of other carnivores, eating some high-nutrient meat is still helpful to their bodies. When they are near the water, they may also eat some mud to replenish their minerals.

Herbivores can also eat meat occasionally, herbivores have more developed intestines, as long as they can digest grass and meat, hippos occasionally eat meat not only harmless, but also provide nutrition for hippos.

Herbivores can eat meat, they eat grass because they are physiologically unable to catch prey, it does not mean that they cannot eat meat, for example, cattle can also eat rabbits. Hippos usually eat the carcasses of their own kind, which is generally fine, as long as the carcasses are not infected and died.

Herbivores can also eat meat, but they don't like it, and the digestive system does not allow it, and the end of the hippopotamus after eating it is that the digestive system has problems, making the body sick, in short, like humans, there is some damage to the stomach.

Herbivores can eat meat, but not often, their stomachs can completely digest meat, and hippos have no problem eating meat, and it will also promote their nutrition.

Physically, hippos are omnivores, not just herbivores or carnivores.

They can eat grass and meat. Specifically, hippos feed on aquatic plants and occasionally on terrestrial plants. Occasionally, they would open meat and catch animals such as antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, buffaloes, etc.

They are mainly herbivorous and do not eat meat often, so they can be called vegetarian omnivores.

When there is enough grass, some crops are sometimes eaten. Sometimes hippos also want to improve the quality of their food, catching certain animals and eating them, and sometimes even snatching certain food from the mouths of other carnivores, eating nutritious meat can also play a role in protecting the body. As they move near water, they may also consume small amounts of dirt to replenish their minerals.

What are the omnivores:

1. Sparrows. Sparrows are mostly active in places where humans live in Honghuai, and they are extremely lively, bold and approachable, but they are very vigilant and curious. Nest in human houses, dig friends such as eaves, wall holes, sometimes occupy the nest of house swallows, in the wild, build nests in tree holes.

2. Crows. Ravens are the colloquial name for several species of black birds in the genus Passerineidae. It is also called an old eagle, and its big mouth likes to chirp. The largest bird in the passerine order, with a body length of about 50 cm. Most of the hair on the body is jet-black, hence the name.

3. Pheasant. The forehead and base of the upper beak of the male are black with a blue-green sheen. The top of the head is tan, the eyebrow lines are white, and the first and surrounding eyes are bare **crimson.

Above the bare skin behind the eyes, there is a small bluish-black feather under the white brow lines, and a larger bluish-black feather under the corresponding eye.