Archive for September, 2008

Ancient Hippo Cleo Breathes Her Last

September 25, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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The second oldest hippo in captivity in the U.S. died recently at the Honolulu Zoo. Just a few weeks shy of her 53rd birthday, Cleopatra, nicknamed Cleo, could no longer stand on her own and was euthanized by a zoo veterinarian. Cleo lived about 18 years past the typical hippo’s life span of 35 years. [...]

Hippo Pouches and Bags by Bungle Bear

September 23, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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We just got in a charming collection of pouches, totes, and keychains in black and white graphic hippo patterns made by Bungle Bear Designs. The totes are the perfect size for carrying your knitting, library books, or other projects. You can stuff your mail into a tote and open it while attending your child’s soccer [...]

Hippo Sweat

September 20, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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So for some reason this guy named Brady Barr, who has his own show on the National Geographic Channel, decides to dress up like a hippo and infiltrate a herd of same in order to swipe some sweat off their bodies, all in the name of research. Apparently scientists are interested in analyzing hippo sweat [...]

Going Organic

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Organic foods and products are becoming ever more popular and are entering the mainstream consciousness. Leading the charge are mothers of young children, motivated by concern about quantities of chemicals entering those small bodies. Hippo Mojo shares these concerns. We are searching for baby safe toys and products and are delighted to announce the arrival [...]

A Herd of Hippos

September 15, 2008 by · 3 Comments
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A herd of hippos stampeded into our warehouse today, flattening grass and wallowing in water. All the way from Kenya, these mini soapstone hippos are hand carved by artisans who are part of SMOLArt, a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya. SMOLArt is a member of IFAT, the International [...]

Henri Hippo is Here!

September 13, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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The adorable hippos we ordered from Nosey Nest arrived today! They are the cutest hippos you have ever seen, with pale blue fur, button eyes, fabric ears, and colorful trousers. They are priced at $85. Keep in mind that these hippos are hand-made by the talented artisans of Nosey Nest all the way across the [...]