Hippos are very attentive mothers and keep a close eye on their often-boisterous youngsters. In the first few weeks she keeps the infant safe.

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Hippos are very attentive mothers and keep a close eye on their often-boisterous youngsters. In the first few weeks she keeps the infant away from the pod where aggressive males can be a threat

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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