These animals are not relations, as We are often asked. They are pachyderms all right (as We are) which means “thick skin”. However, beyond that they have their own “Paths to Destiny”, with which We wish them luck. From a cool distance.

Elephants are bigger than We are, and Hippos are roughly the same size as some of our family. We (R), and they (h), come in a range of sizes.

We share turf in Africa, allowing one another space to function. We Rhinos are mainly soloists in our daily routines. Elephants parade about in herds, and Hippos are aquatic gangs or tribes or conglomerates or something.

In Asia there are no Hippos. Elephants there are more easy-going. Many do not serve themselves; they serve humans. What they make of that situation, We cannot say.

Is it possible that “Pachyderm” also means thin-skinned? All of Us are excitable. Especially them. We are artistic.

By the way, if you are green with envy, as We assume you well may be, get out some yarn and knitting needles. Knit one, purl two, whatever that means.