Howard the Stuffed Hippo comes all the way from the wilds of Africa to be your friend. Our plush hippopotamus has no problem making such a long trip quickly, since hippos can run almost twenty miles an hour. Those stubby little legs really get moving to go that fast! Hippos spend most of their time in the water but oddly enough they cannot swim. They can eat, however, and an adult will eat up to 150 pounds of grass every day. Howard the Stuffed Hippo has smooth and shiny gray fur, brown eyes, and a little tuft of fur at the tip of his tail. A member of the Aurora family, Howard the Stuffed Hippo is made from high quality child safe materials and meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Recommended for ages 3 and up, Howard the Stuffed Hippo is surface washable.