A female Hippopotamus and her calf graze on the banks of the Ruaha River. Many reference books tell you hippo come out to graze at night, but not so!


A female Hippopotamus and her calf graze on the banks of the Ruaha River. Many reference books tell you hippo come out to graze at night, but they are often taking quick snacks so one has to be careful all the time.


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