It is one of the rules in (非洲)—when you see a hippo(河马), go the other way. But this is not for Tonie Joubert. He keeps(饲养)a hippo called Jessica at home.

    Tonie also has (大象)and lions, but they are not friendly like Jessica. They are (种类)of (吓人的). Jessica is a little(懒惰的)all day. She (要么)swims in the river or (睡觉)near Tonie's house. She likes a massage(按摩)(在……之前)she goes to bed every day. The kitchen is Jessica's favorite place(地点)in the house because she can find food there. Jessica can(离开)home at any time but she never goes far away. Tonie doesn't think Jessica is his(宠物); he thinks Jessica is his daughter.