A female Hippo and her young calf cross the Ruaha channels. But they disturb a nesting White-crowned Lapwing who valiantly stands her ground.

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A female Hippo and her young calf cross the Ruaha channels. But they disturb a nesting White-crowned Lapwing who valiantly stands her ground. The Hippo went around

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Size: 6200px × 4149px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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