Hippopotamus – This photo was taken at Chhatbir Zoo at Chandigarh-Patiala Road (Punjab).
Age of Breeding: Male 7.5 years, Female 5-6 years
Gestation Period: 8 months
Average Litter Size: 1
Feed in Nature: Soft Grasses and Plants
Feed in Zoo: Banana, Mesh, Green Fodder
Distribution: Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, South Africa
Life Span: 40 to 50 years
(Source: display board)