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  The Hippopotamus is an herbivorous mammal with a life span of up to 40 years. The hippos spend most of their day in water which helps them staying cool in a hot, tropical climate which is the natural habitat of hippopotamus. They are round, large, and water-loving animals which are native to Africa. They have 5 cm /(1.9685 inches) thick skin on edges while it is thinner elsewhere and almost hairless. They have a greyish brown color and have a mouth half a meter width with sharp lower canines. The ears, eyes and nose of hippos are on the upper part of head, and they project from the water.  However, its body and rest of the head are submerged in the water. They are amazing swimmers and can hold their breath for about five minutes. Hippos leave the water at dusk and walk on land for about 5 miles from water for grazing on short grasses which is their main food. They return to the lake or river before sunrise to avoid heat of the Sun. Pigs, Whales and Dolphins are the closest relative

  September is ‘Back to School,’ but many students started in August. Events of the day September 12 th National Chocolate Milkshake Day    National Day of Encouragement National Policewoman Day Library Card Sign-up Month Little League Month Read a New Book Month- observed in the months of September and December   ‘Childhood Obesity Awareness Month’ Encouraging Children's Fitness Obesity, Childhood obesity is on the rise, and conditions such as diabetes among children are a concern among parents. It has never been more important to consider fitness for children. As more and more children spend increasing amounts of time in front of the computer and television, combined with the wide variety of snacks and unhealthy junk food available to children, these conditions have reached epidemic proportions among the nation's children. It is critical to instill in your children the value of regular exercise and encourage them to participate in activities that will keep the