Remarkable Wildlife: Hippo

By: John Lesley
Genre: YNN - Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Published by: Redback Publishing
Published: 01 May 2026
ISBN: 9781761402012

Description

Hippos seem to be slow, big and harmless, but don't be fooled! They are one of the most dangerous land animals in the world. Closely related to dolphins, the semiaquatic hippo is a remarkable creature in many ways.

Earth's wildlife can be charming, dangerous, frightening and surprisingly intelligent. Find out remarkable facts about the iconic animals that have inspired countless novels, works of art and movies. You will see that there is much more to them than you ever knew was possible.

Features:

• High-interest topics and visual appeal help build reading confidence


• Reinforces learning about habitats, adaptations and animal classification


• Inspires kids to care about animals and the natural world