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November 12, 2006 -- 1:40 AM
posted by alison
that was my point, though... if they don't float, by elimination, they sink... and then they must be able to breathe under water... sheesh.
well, anyway, i'm off to GP tomorrow... so happy long weekend everyone.
November 11, 2006 -- 11:47 PM
posted by Par
Hippos probably can swim without being buoyant for the same reason that humans aren't generally buoyant, and yet can swim. Also, I believe hippos (like their closest relatives, whales) do not breathe underwater. They resurface.
November 11, 2006 -- 11:36 PM
posted by alison
Paras, if adult hippos are not generally buoyant, how do they swim, and breathe under water?
November 11, 2006 -- 10:49 PM
posted by Par
The first set of pics from the Oilogosphere Classic are on the Flickr:

I believe there is a set yet to come.
November 11, 2006 -- 9:25 PM
posted by Par
And, while I'm at it, Rumsfeld Tribute on Craig Ferguson's show:
November 11, 2006 -- 11:55 AM
posted by Par
Thanks for the reminder, alison. I humbly submit my small token of remembrance above.
