Pygmy hippo Mars didn’t listen to the zoo caretaker when play time in the pool was over, so his mom, Posie, had to step in.

6. Hippos Eat More Than 60 Pounds of Food a Night Due to their vast size, hippos consume a lot of food. In fact, they can consume up to 60 pounds of food in one night.

With Moo Deng's adorable behavior and panicked expressions going viral, experts weigh in on this lesser-known hippo species evolved from its much larger cousins.

6. Hippos Eat More Than 60 Pounds of Food a Night Hippos eat a lot and can consume up to 60 pounds of food a night.