Hippo Balsa Ornament balsa-greatplains "The rooster may crow

"The rooster may crow

and their pink color comes from the algae and brine they eat

This is also what gives them their green color

" which is repeated about 25 times in 20 seconds

but it takes a lot of effort

Hippo Balsa Ornament balsa-greatplains "The rooster may crowHippos love water and spend much of the day cooling underwater. It is important for humans to know that they are unpredictable, large, very aggressive, and have powerful teeth. Sadly, Hippotomus are listed as "threatened" due to humanity's impact on their environment. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla