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Love Through Poop Spraying
Male hippos court females by spinning their tails like propellers while defecating, spraying feces in all directions to spread their scent.
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
These massive semi-aquatic mammals have developed some surprisingly crude courtship behaviors.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeEven-toed ungulate (third-largest land animal)
🌍 Found InSub-Saharan Africa — rivers, lakes, and swamps
📏 Size2.9-5m long, 1,300-4,500kg
⏳ Lifespan40-50 years
🔞 Sexual MaturityMales: 7-8 years | Females: 5-6 years
💕 Mating SystemPolygynous — dominant males control river territories
📅 Mating SeasonFebruary and August (dry seasons)
🤰 Gestation8 months
👶 Offspring1 calf every 2 years (born underwater)
🍆 Penis Size50 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration1 minute
🔬 Notable AnatomyMales attract females by spinning their tails to spray feces and urine in wide arcs
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismMales 30% larger with larger tusks