Howard the plush Hippo comes all the way from the wilds of Africa to be your friend, and what a soft and cuddly friend he is! Howard has smooth and shiny gray fur, brown eyes, and a little tuft of fur at the tip of his tail. Howard Hippo is made from high quality child safe materials and meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. For ages 3 and up, Howard the Hippo is surface washable.