Madhulk  +  872481 Sun, 23 Aug 09 03:41 PM I've heard on movies pirates say about whales 'she's gonna blow'. But that doesn't necessarily mean the whale is female, right? So, my question is: Does that apply here as well? Hippos are strictly vegetarians. She hasn't come for a share of the spoils. Why she intrudes in this way is a mystery. She is more powerful than the crocs and her dominance over them is absolute. Madhulk Joined on Mon, Dec 17 2007 Bulgaria Senior Member 3,177 THE MAN OF STEEL

	Philip  +  872483 Sun, 23 Aug 09 03:43 PM We use 'they' when talking about a group of animals in general.   How 'she' came into use in the whaling business, I don't know. Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 Veteran Member 8,738 At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen Speaking, Chat, Friendships, Careers, Business

	Madhulk  +  872502 Sun, 23 Aug 09 05:12 PM Wow, so it really is a female hippo then. Thanks, Philip! Madhulk

	Clive  +  872633 Mon, 24 Aug 09 04:56 AM Hi, Piratea are also prone to saying 'She's sinking', but that doesn't mean the ship is female.   Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,668 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo