HUEY HIPPOPOTAMUS #02338

The word hippopotamus comes from two Greek words that mean “river horse.” There are two species of hippopotamuses. The smaller species, called the pygmy hippo, stands barely waist-high to an adult human. Its bigger relative—known as the river or common hippopotamus or, simply, hippopotamus—is one of the world's largest and heaviest land animals, weighing up to about 8,800 lbs. Although strictly a plant eater, the hippopotamus has massive jaws with formidable tusks. It is said that he also has an unpredictable temperament and is capable of biting through small boats and slicing crocodiles in two. Huey here says that this is all nonsense. He looks nothing like a horse; he's 12 inches tall and weighs 1/2 lb.; he loves everyone and he never, never, never eats anything bigger than his head! A good rule for all of us!

Puppet Gallery Price:

$9.95

HILDA HIPPO (#32021)

Hilda is just a little girl hippopotamus who, when she grows up, will probably tip the scales at around 8,000 lbs. We suggest using a truck scale for checking this out. In the meantime, our Hilda Hippo Hand Puppet weighs less than 1/2 lb. and is a cute 10 inches tall.

Puppet Gallery Price:

$9.95

HYACINTH HIPPOPOTAMUS (#2852)

This Hand Puppet is a perfect 7-6-15 (that's 7 inches long, 6 inches wide and 15 inches tall.) Hyacinth has a movable mouth and legs.

Puppet Gallery Price:

$21.95

HIPPO (#2855)

Everybody loves a big mouth---that is, when it belongs to this charming Hippopotamus Hand Puppet! With exquisite features such as a realistically contoured head, bewhiskered muzzle and speckled gray velboa fabric, she's also big enough make a splash with kids and collectors alike! She's 18 inches long, 8 inches wide and 8 inches tall. (Two are shown in photo but a Pair O' Potamus will cost double.)

Puppet Gallery Price:

$31.95

HIPPOPOTAMUS #NP8231

This beautiful Hand Puppet is 22 inches long. Puppeteer inserts hand into slot on underside and up into head for very realistic mouth action.

Puppet Gallery Price:

$36.95