Article: Hippos have plus-sized personality, too.(Neighbor)(Kids ink)

Byline: J. Hope Babowice

You wanted to know

Paige Zeoli, 9, of Mundelein wanted to know:

How much does a hippopotamus weigh? How much and what do hippos eat? Do they have teeth? Where do they live; do some live in Illinois?

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For more information

To learn more about hippos, the Fremont Library in Mundelein suggests the following.

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