The Ikuu Hippo Pools are essential for the dry season survival of many of the hippo found in Katavi National Park and makes for the greatest gathering

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The Ikuu Hippo Pools are essential for the dry season survival of many of the hippo found in Katavi National Park and makes for the greatest seasonal concentration of these mega-herbivores

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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