Schleich Hippopotamus Calf SittingSchleich Hippopotamus Calf Sitting Schleich model 14682 Product Dimensions: 5. 5 x 2. 5 x 3. 5 cm Age: 3 years and up Introduced: 2013. Retired: 2017 Hippos are large, heavy herbivores that live near rivers and lakes in Africa. Calves are often born in the water and can even be suckled underwater. At birth the hippopotamus calves already have strong legs, just like the ones from Schleich Wild Life, and can walk soon after being born. After a couple of