Hippo in Soft Pastel Blanket Cross-Stitch

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Hippopotamuses are among Africa's largest mammals, spending much of their day submerged in water to keep their sensitive skin protected from the sun. Despite their massive size and powerful jaws, hippos are actually herbivores that graze at night, consuming up to 80 pounds of grass. Their barrel-shaped bodies and short legs make them surprisingly agile in water, though they cannot truly swim—instead, they walk or bounce along the riverbed. In this cross-stitch design, the hippo is rendered in soft, cuddly proportions rather than its true imposing stature, perfect for capturing a gentler, more whimsical interpretation of this beloved African animal.