Now, the hippo is making moves in the travel industry. According to Hilton , searches have soared by a staggering 107 per cent since the viral hippo was first shared online.

Hippo pods are led by dominant males, which can weigh 6,000 pounds or more. Females and most other males weigh between 3,500 and 4,500 pounds, and all live about 40 years. Bachelor males graze ...