Whether you want a hippopotamus for Christmas or just like to see them at the zoo, let's get to know more about these semiaquatic mammals' swimming skills, or lack thereof. Can hippos swim?

Although hippos are indeed unable to swim, they have evolved as a species to develop unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in water environments.

Did you know that despite spending most of their lives in water, hippos can’t actually swim? It may sound odd, but these semi-aquatic giants have unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in ...

Born Tuesday at the San Diego Zoo, a newborn baby hippo can be seen learning to swim with his mom in a new video posted to the zoo's YouTube channel.

Before Moo Deng became a viral sensation, baby Obi was making waves with his mom at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia. A YouTube video from Zoos Victoria shows the baby pygmy hippo taking its first ...

Whether you want a hippopotamus for Christmas or just like to see them at the zoo, let's get to know more about these semiaquatic mammals' swimming skills, or lack thereof. Can hippos swim?

The hippopotamus, commonly called "hippo," is the third-largest living land animal. Male hippos can weigh up to 9,920 pounds while females weigh around 3,000 pounds, according to PBS." The animal ...