1 vote Vote for this answer. Hippos are one of the other animals (like humans) that will sunburn. Thus, when they sweat, the pigment in their sweat (which is red-orange) is an antibiotic sunscreen. http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040529/fob5.asp.
What is Gastroenterology? Gastroenterology is the study of the functions of the digestive tract including esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. This includes such conditions as acid reflux disease, colitis, colon polyps and ulcers.
A gastroenterologist is a doctor trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases in the colon, esophagus, stomach, pancreas and liver. Becoming a gastroenterologist requires a minimum of 13 years including classroom study and on-the-job training.omplete a 3-year residency in internal medicine. You must have a general knowledge of how all the organs of the body function and relate to each other. Participate in a 2 to 3-year fellowship program. You must get on-the-job training in evaluating and managing digestive tract disorders.