The North American House Hippo

A Canadian public service ad from the late 1990s from an outfit calling itself "Concerned Children's Advertisers" which sought to teach young viewers the value of critical thinking.

Transcript:

It's night time in a kitchen just like yours. All is quiet...or is it?

The North American House Hippo is found throughout Canada and the eastern United States. House Hippos are very timid creatures and are rarely seen. But they will defend their territory if provoked.

They come out at night to search for food, water and material for their nests. The favorite foods of the House Hippo are chips, raisins and the crumbs from peanut butter on toast.

They build their nests in bedroom closets using lost mittens, dryer lint and bits of string. The nests have to be very soft and warm. House Hippos sleep about 16 hours a day.