Hippos have unique skin that needs to be kept wet for a good part of the day. Staying out of the water for too long can lead to dehydration, so hippos try to remain in water during the day They sleep under water.Hippos spend about 16 hours a day in the water. While awake, they can hold their breath for up to five minutes. While they sleep in the waterEven with a less powerful bite force the size of their body and mouths make the hippo the dominant animals The hippopotamus is a very aggressive wild creature, It is not only their size and weight that makes them dangerous, but also their very sharp teeth