{"product_id":"hippo-bust","title":"Hippopotamus Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly detailed Hippopotamus Bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was created by Messy Panda who makes amazing Busts and provided by Commercial License.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bust is 3D Printed using Black PLA Filament and Dry-brushed with Gold Gilding Wax to give it a Bronze Statue effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eThis Bust is 15cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hippo, short for hippopotamus, is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. Its name comes from the Greek words \u003cem\u003ehippos\u003c\/em\u003e (“horse”) and \u003cem\u003epotamos\u003c\/em\u003e (“river”), meaning “river horse,” because hippos spend much of their time in water. They are semi-aquatic animals, often found in rivers, lakes, and swamps, where they keep their massive bodies cool and protect their sensitive skin from the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult hippos are among the heaviest land animals, weighing between 1,500 and 4,500 kg (3,300–9,900 lbs), with males generally larger than females. Despite their bulky, barrel-shaped bodies and short legs, hippos can run surprisingly fast on land—up to 30 km\/h (19 mph) over short distances. They have large mouths with strong jaws and tusk-like canine teeth, which they use primarily for fighting rather than eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHippos are herbivores, mainly grazing on grass at night, and they can consume up to 68 kg (150 lbs) of grass per night. Although they spend much of their time in water, they do not eat aquatic plants; water mainly serves as a habitat and cooling mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocially, hippos live in groups called pods, bloats, or herds, usually led by a dominant male. They are highly territorial in water but less so on land. While they appear slow and gentle, hippos are extremely aggressive and dangerous to humans and other animals, responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than most other large mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir skin secretes a reddish oily substance sometimes called “blood sweat,” which acts as a natural sunscreen and antibacterial layer. Hippos play important ecological roles by fertilizing waterways and influencing river and grassland ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borishotch Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51666692538711,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1050\/4791\/files\/HIPPOBUST1.jpg?v=1757479498","url":"https:\/\/borishotch-industries.co.uk\/products\/hippo-bust","provider":"Borishotch Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}