Hippopotamus Bursting from the Chobe River

A hippopotamus surges through the Chobe River in Botswana, throwing a dramatic curtain of water around its head. The photograph captures the immense power and explosive movement of this iconic African aquatic mammal.

Photograph details

Species: Hippopotamus
Scientific name: Hippopotamus amphibius
Location: Chobe River, Botswana, South Africa
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Dimensions: 5184 × 3456 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 2 May 2014
Format: TIFF

Keywords

hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius hippo Chobe River Botswana Southern Africa aquatic mammal hippo emerging water splash river wetland wildlife action

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Copyright owner: © Leen van der Slik
Licensed by: OSEA Wildlife Media

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