bull Hippos regularly mark their territory with dung as they move around at night feeding. This is to warn off competitors.

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bull Hippos regularly mark their territory with dung as they move around at night feeding. This is to warn off competitors. Legend says it is to remind them of the way back to river

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
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