Dec 19, 2008: Bertha & Baby Butt

xoxoxoBruce · 12-19-2008, 04:19 AM

Neatorama had a link to this Daily Mail story.

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It is the ultimate in swimming lessons as Paula the baby hippo struggles to keep up with her mother Kathi.
Born at Berlin Zoo just 18 days ago, the little cub weighs 6st 4lbs and is approximately 50 inches long. Fully grown she will weigh as much as two tonnes - like her mother.

Hippos swim from the moment they are born underwater and must immediately propel themselves to the surface to take their first breath.
Contrary to belief, adult hippos cannot actually swim - but travel through the water by pushing themselves off the bottom.

Paula, on the other hand, is rather more buoyant and able to move along by kicking her back legs in a running motion. If the water becomes too deep, then she will rest on her mother's back - surfacing for air roughly every four minutes.

SPUCK · 12-19-2008, 05:46 AM

Artificially clean.. I note.

Trilby · 12-19-2008, 06:28 AM

Fun Fact: Hippos are the most dangerous animal in Africa. /funfact

ZenGum · 12-19-2008, 07:19 AM

anal: except humans. and mosquitoes /anal

Awww, that's cute. Gotta love baby animals. Got a photo of the other end?

sweetwater · 12-19-2008, 07:25 AM

Just 2 more questions to accurately answer, and the mom hippo will finish the Trivial Pursuit games. Oh, and thanks for the inspiration - the diet starts today!

Trilby · 12-19-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

anal: except humans. and mosquitoes /anal

Consider yourself punched, nerd.

Leokins · 12-19-2008, 09:24 AM

Your mom's so fat she drops like a hippo in water...
cute picture nonetheless ^_-

edit: that's not directed at anyone, just a random statement

Clodfobble · 12-19-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Leokins

edit: that's not directed at anyone, just a random statement

No, it's too late. I've taken it personally.

skysidhe · 12-19-2008, 01:07 PM

I never thought I'd think hippo butts were cute!

monster · 12-19-2008, 11:39 PM

Spit-roast baby hippo for Christmas Dinner?

Serve mature hippo steaks flame-grilled with a dollop of brandy butter for a seasonal flavor.

...or is that just a large poaching pan they're in?

Flint · 12-20-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Fun Fact: Hippos are the most dangerous animal in Africa. /funfact

You can tell, by the evil gleam in their eyes...

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Originally Posted by Leokins

Your mom's so fat she drops like a hippo in water...
cute picture nonetheless ^_-

edit: that's not directed at anyone, just a random statement

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

No, it's too late. I've taken it personally.

Fie on you! My pet, baby hippo was killed by a random statement that was taken personally in the WTC on 9/11.

Gravdigr · 12-20-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Fie on you! My pet, baby hippo was killed by a random statement that was taken personally in the WTC on 9/11.

Damn...

tulzscha · 12-20-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

anal: except humans. and mosquitoes /anal

Well... The mosquitoes aren't dangerous in and of themselves, it's the diseases they carry. And those are either viruses (Dengue) or protozoans (Malaria), neither of which are "animals."

It's commonly said that "hippos are the most dangerous LARGE animal in Africa." That's a more accurate statement because humans aren't "large" and there are a whole host of little flatworms that do a whole lot more harm (Schistosomiasis) than hippos.

Butt, hey, ever wonder how hippos mark their territory?

HungLikeJesus · 12-20-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tulzscha

Butt, hey, ever wonder how hippos mark their territory?

That's kept me awake many a long night.

tulzscha · 12-20-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

That's kept me awake many a long night.

I plow directly over your sarcasm, and provide the answer:

"To mark territory, hippos spin their tails while defecating to distribute their excrement over the greatest possible area."

It is, if you've ever seen it, the proverbial shit hitting the fan. Just look at those tail muscles, and imagine it wagging back and forth at 600rpm.

12-19-2008, 06:28 AM	#3
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Fun Fact: Hippos are the most dangerous animal in Africa. /funfact __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-19-2008, 07:19 AM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	anal: except humans. and mosquitoes /anal Awww, that's cute. Gotta love baby animals. Got a photo of the other end? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

12-19-2008, 07:25 AM	#5
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Just 2 more questions to accurately answer, and the mom hippo will finish the Trivial Pursuit games. Oh, and thanks for the inspiration - the diet starts today! __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

12-19-2008, 11:39 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Spit-roast baby hippo for Christmas Dinner? Serve mature hippo steaks flame-grilled with a dollop of brandy butter for a seasonal flavor. ...or is that just a large poaching pan they're in? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-19-2008, 05:46 AM	#2
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Artificially clean.. I note.

12-19-2008, 09:24 AM	#7
Leokins Civil Civilian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Your mom's so fat she drops like a hippo in water... cute picture nonetheless ^_- edit: that's not directed at anyone, just a random statement

12-19-2008, 01:07 PM	#9
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I never thought I'd think hippo butts were cute!

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