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HIPPOPOTAMUS WEATHERVANE
Hippo Weather Vane
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Hippo Weather Vane
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This Hippopotamus Weathervane was created all in copper. A glass eye gives it a realistic look, particularly when the sun glints through it. As with all our weathervanes, this Hippo weather vane can be personalized by optional gold leafing.
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greek ‘ιπποπόταμος (hippopotamos, hippos meaning "horse" and potamos meaning "river"), often shortened to "hippo", is a large, mostly plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae (the other being the Pygmy Hippopotamus).
Many of our customers like to place several of our weathervanes on the various roof peaks of their homes or out-buildings, creating a "theme". Other African animal weathervanes which might peak your interest: Lions, Elephants, Tigers, Giraffes and the Rhinoceros.
The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa in large groups of up to 40 hippos. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While hippos rest near each other in territories in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (800) 762-8736 or (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
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