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A group of lions is called a pride. Lions live together in family groups called prides. A lion’s roar can be heard from about 5 miles away.
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What Is a Group of Hippos Called? Bloat
A group of hippos is called a bloat. Below you will find why hippos gather together, fun facts and other animals with the same group name.
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A group of hippos is called a bloat.
Say the word together, then read two quick facts to remember it.
Bloat
Say “bloat”
A group of hippos is called a bloat. Say it slowly and clap for each part of the word.
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Living together
Being in a bloat helps hippos stay safe, find food and look after their young.
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Fun fact
Hippos make their own sunscreen that looks red.
Act it outPretend to be a bloat with friends.
Write itWrite “bloat” and circle the first letter.
Match gameSay an animal, your child says its group name.
Similar animals
More Animal Group Names
Learn these together with the hippopotamus. Tap a name to hear it.
Bird
A group of emus is called a mob. The emu is a very tall bird from Australia that cannot fly. It runs fast on its long, strong legs.
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A group of bats is called a colony. Bats are the only mammals that can really fly. Many bats sleep upside down during the day.
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A group of pigs is called a drift. Pigs are very smart and can learn their own names. They roll in mud to cool off because they cannot sweat much.
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Quick quiz
Group Name Quiz: Hippopotamus
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Questions About Groups of Hippos
A group of hippos is called a bloat. They cannot swim; they walk or bounce along the bottom.
A baby hippopotamus is called a calf.
Many hippos spend time in bloats, especially to find food or raise babies. Hippos make their own sunscreen that looks red.
Hippos eat grass.
Hippos live in rivers and lakes of Africa.
Many group names are hundreds of years old. People made them up to describe how the animals look, sound or act together.