i read somewhere that they do but is it true???
2006-10-24 09:48:45 · 17 answers · asked by Tommy D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Yes,the milk of a hippopotamus ("riverhorse") is indeed pink, they also secrete a pinkish mucus to protect their skin from sunburn that has the name "blood sweat" although it doesn't contain blood.
Hippos are distanly related to whales and probably share a common ancestor, the now extinct line of "hoofed predators" that contained the famous "wolf-sheep" Andrewsarchus.
2006-10-26 01:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by badger_shaman 3 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Hippo Milk
2016-10-04 14:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by milak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Hippo milk is rather white. The common misconception is about the two acid secreted on the hippo skin to stop bacteria from growing and block sun burn, the truth is, the acid NEVER touch the milk. The milk glands is never in contact with those acid on the skin. PLUS when MILK TOUCHES ACID, IT CURDLE UP AND BECOME CUNKY
2014-06-03 18:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hippopotamus milk is bright pink and contains about 500 Calories per cup. It can be ejected underwater, but is in other ways highly similar to cow milk in how it is produced and the stimuli that cause let-down.
Any other questions about hippopotamus milk?
2006-10-24 10:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Bugger that!
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A polar bear's skin is black, and its hair is clear.
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2006-10-24 09:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by bigbadbert 2 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Charlie and Lola hippos do at bedtime.
2006-10-24 09:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by hallam_blue 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I know this one yes they do. I downloaded some zoo game and you had to treat the animals that were ill while facts popped up. The game was really s**t but i did learn that fact.
2006-10-24 09:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by mini_mel_1982 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that one to but i cannot remember where on a kids program i think
2006-10-24 09:58:46 · answer #8 · answered by vodka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe
2015-03-11 07:37:47 · answer #9 · answered by Trevor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it looks suspiciously like strawberry milkshake!
I wonder if it is strawberry flavoured?
2006-10-24 09:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by IndieChick 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋