A pod of hippo sleep on the sandbanks of the Katuma River enjoying the warmth of the winter sunshine.

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A juvenile hippo yawns in a threat display

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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