The hippopotamus
Jules is a hippopotamus from Africa. An African hippopotamus can weigh up to 4 tons and measure 4.5 meters. Know that there is a smaller species: the pygmy hippopotamus
Portrait of Julius
- age: 28 years old
- Weight: 2 tons
- length: about 3 meters
- Big mouth with big teeth
- Dry skin
- very good freediver, he can last 15 minutes under water
- eat 1 large bale of hay per week
Jules is still younga hippopotamus can live for up to 50 years.
Even though he has big teeth, Jules only eats fruit, vegetables or hay in the park. Its big teeth will be used to defend itself. The hippopotamus is a very territorial animal. He’s the deadliest in Africa, simply because he doesn’t like people getting too close to him.
Its skin is adapted to its environment. In Africa, it is very hot and the skin of the hippopotamus is very dry, to avoid sunburn, it secretes a reddish substance which can give the impression that it has blood on it. Well no, it’s just her natural sunscreen.
– Caroline Jeangerard
The character of Jules
Jules is un quiet father. It can cohabit with other species. He lived with goats and today he shares his new home with the dicks. It’s going quite well.
A word of advice during your visit: don’t get too close to him…
Be careful, when Jules defecates, he tends to swing his tail a little, which causes his excrement to be thrown all over the place. So if you are a little too much of his house, you have every chance of receiving some.
– @Karine Ducher
To see Jules, the hippopotamus, go to his new house, number 11, which he shares with the dik diks.
– Auvergne animal park
The Auvergne animal park of Ardes sur Couze
The Auvergne animal park has been committed since 2012 to the protection of endangered species. You will discover species in danger of extinction. The park also financially supports wildlife protection programs around the world. 1€ of your ticket is donated to Play for Nature to support these programs
To discover the 350 animals of 65 different species and prepare your visit, head to the site of the Auvergne animal park in Ardes sur Couze. The park is open all summer from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Please note that pets are not allowed in the park.
Of many activities with animals are offered to you: day caretaker, family safari, privileged encounter…and new for 2022: breakfast with the animals before the park opens!
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