2006-12-14 10:06:28 · 8 answers · asked by bizzigirl2000 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Yes. In the wild they eat about 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of grass a night. At the San Diego Zoo, the hippos are fed herbivore pellets, alfalfa and Bermuda hay, lettuce, and on special occasions, melons.
2006-12-14 12:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, hippos only eat leaves and vegetables.
2006-12-14 18:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Look at their teeth. These are not designed for tearing at meat.
2006-12-14 18:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda L S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mostly aquatic plants.
2006-12-14 18:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-14 20:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are OMNIVOROUS did I spell that right
2006-12-14 18:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omnivores
Pretty sure!!!!
2006-12-14 21:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by DAVID D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I BELIEVE SO
2006-12-14 18:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Rodney I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋