It’s nighttime… in a home, just like yours. All is quiet… Or is it?
The North American House Hippo is found throughout Canada and parts of the United States. House Hippos are very timid and rarely seen, but they will defend their territory if provoked. They come out at night to search for food, water, and materials for their nests.
Favourite foods include: chips, raisins, and crumbs from peanut butter on toast. They build their nests in bedroom closets, using lost mittens, dryer lint, and bits of string. The nests must be very soft and warm, House Hippos sleep for about 16 hours a day.
Since their discovery in 1999, more information has emerged about these delightful, shy little creatures. Their habitat remains unchanged, and they are still known for “borrowing” socks and playfully annoying Canadian pets. However, it appears that House Hippos have taken to using our devices at night to play games, browse the internet, and explore online.
The largest House Hippo grows approximately 6.74 inches, although this size is quite rare, with the normal adult range being between 4 and 5 inches (babies and young are 1-3 inches)
While most House Hippos have the same colouring as the larger species, it’s been discovered that Sechelt House Hippos vary in shades of turquoise. Whether the proximity to the ocean or the crisp blue skies on the Sunshine Coast is responsible for this rarity has yet to be determined. (Some believe it’s a diet of Blue Taki Chips left abandoned in children’s bedrooms).
House Hippos are believed to bring good luck, particularly happiness, to the homes they inhabit. You might discover your House Hippo in a shop, a thrift store, or somewhere out there in “the wild”. Alternatively, they may find you, and one night you could wake up to see him wishing you good luck from behind your nightstand.
NOTE:
The Oracle carries a large selection of Hippos of all varieties. Please stop by and visit our mascot Hippo, “Happy” who loves to pose for photos while perched upon his bike.
