From Forests to Savannahs – Wildlife
Female hippos usually give birth to a single calf, although twins can occur rarely.The gestation period for a hippo is around 8 months.Baby hippos are called calves. Calves are typically born underwater and immediately swim to the surface for their first breath. Newborn calves weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms. Baby hippos can nurse underwater … Read more
Mountain gorillas are one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla.They are primarily found in the mountainous regions of Central Africa, particularly in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mountain gorillas are listed as endangered, with only around 1,000 individuals left in the wild.They are the largest living primates, with males … Read more