These curious hippos were photographed in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Despite the fact that they are mainly vegetarian, hippos can be the most dangerous animals in Africa due to their territorial ways. Getting in the way of their route into and out of the water is never a good idea. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/400th of a second
The baby hippos we see in our zoos are darling, but their docile appearance belies the potential for rath that adult hippos sometimes display when conditions are just right.
Love the hippo chaos you captured in this image, Sean!
—– Despite their
—– Almost comic charm
—– Rolly polly to
—– The young and innocent
—– The adults are massive
—– And swift with attitude
—– And teeth to match
—– Can put the Ug in your
—– Uganda .
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These curious hippos were photographed in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Despite the fact that they are mainly vegetarian, hippos can be the most dangerous animals in Africa due to their territorial ways. Getting in the way of their route into and out of the water is never a good idea.
The baby hippos we see in our zoos are darling, but their docile appearance belies the potential for rath that adult hippos sometimes display when conditions are just right.
Love the hippo chaos you captured in this image, Sean!
Are these regular hippos or the hungry-hungry kind?
Great photograph! Looks like they caught the attention of the photographer!
This guy looks so happy though!
—– Despite their
—– Almost comic charm
—– Rolly polly to
—– The young and innocent
—– The adults are massive
—– And swift with attitude
—– And teeth to match
—– Can put the Ug in your
—– Uganda .