Hippo and papyrus, Hippopotamus amphibius Victoria Nile

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A hippo moves into the impenetrable papyrus beds for shade and seclusion

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Size: 5408px × 3528px
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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