Hippopotamus cows and calves emerge from the Great Ruaha River during the middle of the day to sleep on the sandbanks.

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Hippopotamus cows and calves emerge from the Great Ruaha River during the middle of the day to sleep on the sandbanks. Maintaining body temperature using the sunshine saves energy

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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