sub-adult hippo, Hippopotamus amphibius


Hippos spend a lot of time out of the water on sunny winters day as they warm up in the sun and only retreat to the cold water if they feel threatened


Size: 5300px × 3423px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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