Experience the Peel

Click each layer to reveal what's hidden beneath

Conservation Facts

Hippos are listed as vulnerable. They lose their habitats to human encroachment. Your art helps raise awareness for these overlooked giants.

Hidden Ecosystem

Beneath the water, hippos create pathways for fish, their waste nourishes river ecosystems, and they become architects of aquatic life.

Family Dynamics

Hippos live in groups of 10-30 called "bloats," led by dominant males. They communicate through vocalizations both above and below water.

Anatomical Guide

Muscle structure reveals the hippo's powerful jaws, barrel-shaped body, and unique adaptations for semi-aquatic life—no visible ears, eyes on top.

✏️ Your Canvas

Start with a simple hippo outline. Notice the rounded body, small ears, and protruding eyes. This is your entry point to discovery.

5 layers waiting to be peeled away