Hippopotamus basking, Hippopotamus amphibius


During the cooler winter months Hippo are often seen sleeping out of the water on the banks of rivers and pans enjoying the warmth of the sun


Size: 5300px × 3315px
Location: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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