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Position the eyes, ears, and nostrils high on the head. This is a key anatomical feature that allows hippos to see and breathe while mostly submerged.

Start with a large circle for the front of the body and a slightly smaller circle for the rear. Add a medium oval for the head and a wide, flattened oval for the snout. image of hippo

Draw four short, thick legs. Hippo feet have webbed toes with nails that resemble large fingernails rather than traditional hooves. Position the eyes, ears, and nostrils high on the head