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	3-D Plastic Hippo (Hippopotamus) Puzzle All puzzles have similarly shaped flexible pieces, although the number of pieces differs with each animal. The color of the plastic also varies with the animal. Skin or fur colors are painted. F1255 B145 - Hippo, 3-D interlocking 4-inch plastic puzzle US $11.00

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The details on this 3-D puzzle animal toy add another dimension, so you could say it is 4-D (3-D + details)! It is certainly one of the more detailed we have seen, making it an interesting replica as well as a fun toy for adults and children above the age of 3. This delightful hippopotamus measures 4 inches from nose to tail and 2 1/4 inches high to the top of the nose. It comes unassembled, packed inside a tan plastic egg. The pieces are cleverly fitted, flexible, and not too difficult to assemble. When completed, this charming hippopotamus is superb for display with your favorite treasures. To see our entire inventory of puzzle animals, go to our 3-D Puzzle Animals page. Come see our wonderful assortment of hippo toys and gifts.

The hippopotamus (Hippopotamidae) spends most of its life in the rivers and lakes of Africa. Hippopotamus babies are born and nursed in the water. Adult hippos are dangerous and often engage in vicious fights with each other. As hippo expert Hans Klingel once noted, "Few animals are as recognizable as the hippopotamus." Indeed, it is almost impossible to mistake a hippopotamus for anything else. The body is long, barrel-shaped, and very deep. (I always thought they were more potato-shaped.) The limbs are short and pillar-like, with four toes on each foot. The hippo's neck is short and quite thick in order to support the weight of the massive head. The ears are small and round, the eyes are bulbous and protruding, and the muzzle is broad and rounded. The hippo's mouth is especially large; in fact, the hippo can open its mouth wider than any other living animal except the whales. The upper and lower canine teeth - often referred to as tusks - are long, thick, and very sharp. The animal has no hair except for a few stiff bristles on its muzzle, ears, and stubby tail. The skin color ranges from slate gray to copper brown on the back to pinkish purple on the belly and around the ears and eyes.