As evening fraws in the hippos at Ikuu Pools start to get ready for a nights feeding. This bull yawns to warn others

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As evening fraws in the hippos at Ikuu Pools start to get ready for a nights feeding. This bull yawns to warn others that he will not let challenges go uncontested.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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