submerged hippo, Hippopotamus amphibius

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A pod of hippo rest in the cooling waters of the Semliki River during the heat of the day and the high river banks afford a nearly aerial view of them

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Ishango Virungas North National Park Democratic Republic of Congo.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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