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Welcome to our collection of images dedicated to the amazing hippopotamuses – some of the most impressive inhabitants of freshwater in Africa. If you're looking for captivating photographs of these massive mammals, you have come to the right place. Our images of hippos encompass various aspects of their lives, allowing you to see how these giants of nature interact with their environment.

Physical Characteristics

Hippopotamuses are powerful creatures with massive bodies, short legs, and stocky shapes. Their skin, usually grayish or brown in color, is covered with a natural layer of fat and is quite thick. With their enormous jaws, they can open their mouths to an impressive 150 degrees, making them some of the most formidable animals in their aquatic habitats.

Natural Habitat

Hippopotamuses prefer to inhabit rivers, lakes, and swamps, where they can spend most of the day submerged in water to cool off. They are primarily active at night, coming ashore to graze on grass and aquatic plants. Our collection reflects this dynamic, capturing hippos both on land and in water.

Social Features

These mammals often gather in groups called

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Hippopotamus in the Morning Light by the Water

Hippopotamus peacefully swims and peeks above the water's surface

Hippopotamus on the Water's Surface

Hippopotamus showing only its head in a water environment

Hippopotamus on the water's surface in the fog