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Hippopotamus amphibius
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa. Didn't very often see hippopotamus out of the water during the day.
Seen on a beach beside the Kazinga Channel joining Lake George and Lake Edward.
The hippopotamus is semiaquatic, inhabiting rivers, lakes and mangrove swamps, where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of five to 30 females and young. During the day, they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grasses. While hippopotamuses rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land.
Spotted on Jul 14, 2014
Submitted on Sep 12, 2014
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The little one was watching you.