The hippos can create pools not all of them they stay in Rivers. Reasons why hippo do mud bathing ?The mud helps protect the hippos skin from the sun and biting insects. Social interaction and play are stimulated in and around a mud wallows . As well has health benefits to the hippopotamus'skin, mud wallows are important for mental and physical health. #bonobosafricansafariholidays,#safari,#safaripark,#safarilife,#vacationgoals,#vacation,#vacancy,#vacationmode,#vacationrental,#Holidays,#holidays