During the dry season hippos in Katavi NP have to live in close proximity in the few remaining spring fed wallows such as the main one at Ikuu.

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Hippos gather in huge numbers at the Ikuu Hippo pools.

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Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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