Poo Propeller
"When a Common Hippopotamus does a poo, they will paddle their tail back and forth super-fast to flick, spray and spread their poo as far as possible and in all directions.
This behaviour is called 'dung showering' and is very important in hippo social life."
"Dung Shower:- Bull hippos do this behaviour to mark their territory Much like your dog might pee on every single pole - a hippo will use their poo. Other hippos then smell that they are coming into someone else's territory and can decide to compete or to leave."
"Battle of the Poo:- There are times that hippo bulls will approach each other at common territory boundaries to shower and splatter wee and poo over each other in a spectacular and smelly display of dominance - sending a clear message to keep out."
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.
Smile on Saturday: Funny Signs ... funny & educational
Poo Propeller
"When a Common Hippopotamus does a poo, they will paddle their tail back and forth super-fast to flick, spray and spread their poo as far as possible and in all directions.
This behaviour is called 'dung showering' and is very important in hippo social life."
"Dung Shower:- Bull hippos do this behaviour to mark their territory Much like your dog might pee on every single pole - a hippo will use their poo. Other hippos then smell that they are coming into someone else's territory and can decide to compete or to leave."
"Battle of the Poo:- There are times that hippo bulls will approach each other at common territory boundaries to shower and splatter wee and poo over each other in a spectacular and smelly display of dominance - sending a clear message to keep out."
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.
Smile on Saturday: Funny Signs ... funny & educational