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Generally in fresh water.
The island Orango, Bijagós Islands, located 60 kilometers (38 miles) off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau, has a sizable colony of saltwater hippopotamuses.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoHippo's mainly reside in fresh water such as rivers and lakes, but can also be found living in estuaries where fresh water and salt water mix. Hippo's have also been known to swim into the sea and swim up and down the coast but this is not a common occurrence.
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∙ 14y agoyees hippos live in fresh water because they cant survive in the salt water(:
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∙ 13y agoAlthough they prefer deep rivers or lakes with plenty of nearby reed beds and grasslands, they are sometimes found in salt water areas near the mouth's of rivers.
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∙ 9y agoHippos live in fresh water. They need to drink the water. Hippos do not have the type of kidneys needed to deal with drinking saltwater.
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What help humpback whales live?
humpback whales live where they live because it has LOTS of water
Do humpback whales live in groups?
Humpback whales don't live in groups except if a has a baby then it will have two whales. 98.5% sure :)
What are the humpback whales den made out of?
I doubt they have a den, since they live in the water.
What environment do humpback whales live in?
The Humpback Whales live incoastal orcontinental self waters.
Do humpback whales live on land?
no
What family of animals do humpback whales live in?
Taxonomically speaking, humpback whales belong to the family Balaenopteridae. Socially, humpback whales generally do not retain lasting social bonds.
What do humpback whales do that some birds do?
Live
Why don'tcan't killer whales live in fresh water?
i think killer whales cant live in fresh water because the need to eat and all of the big fish are in salt water
Can whales live in lakes if yes what kind?
No. Lakes are fresh water. Whales need salt water.
Are orca whales fresh or salt water mammals?
They are ocean whales and live in saltwater.
What can you tell me to help me learn about those kool humpback whales?
there animals that live under water and im studing about them
Why do humpback whales live in the ocean?
They like the food and weather!
