How Do Hippos Prevent Sunburn?
How Do Hippos Prevent Sunburn? Hippos can stand in the hot sun all day without getting a sunburn, and now researchers know why: a red-colored glandular secretion known as “hippo sweat” contains microscopic structures that scatter light, protecting the hefty mammals from burns, according to a new study. Do hippos wear sunscreen? Hippopotamuses don’t suffer