Hippopotamus Collection (page 14)

Sudan Khartoum Khartoum Zoo hippopotamus 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Khartoum Zoo. A hippopotamus. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Two Hippos (Hippopotamus Amphibius) In A Group In A Lake, Resting Their Heads On The Back Of Another Hippopotamus, Green Vegetation On The Shore In The Distance; Kenya

Hippo (Hippopotamus Amphibius) Peeking Out From The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Hippo Snorting Spray Of Water In The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Hippopotamus Hunting In Africa In The 19Th Century. From Africa By Keith Johnston, Published 1884

French And British Explorers Hunting Hippopotamus On The Congo River In The 19Th Century. From The Book Africa Pintoresca Published 1888

The Hippopotamus Of The Cape Of Good Hope. 18Th Century Print

Yawning Hippo (Hippopotamus Amphibius), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Yawning Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) At Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) laying in the water, Mpumalanga, South-Africa

Animals Hippopotamus Emma the hippie Pygmy Hippopotamus with flowers around her neck

John Cleese at Safari Park June 1974 A©mirrorpix
John Cleese at Safari Park June 1974 © mirrorpix

"Bliss"the newborn hippo with her mum Barbell at the West Midland Safari Park
" Bliss" the newborn hippo with her mum Barbell at the West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley

Gertie (left) and her new-born baby Hippo at the west Midlands safari park.The baby who hasn t been named yet (depends on gender)

Proud mum Gertie the hippo with newborn Gizmo at the West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley

Sudanese hippopotamus hide daraga or shield, 1885 (c). Reputedly taken at Maj Gen Sir J McNeills zariba, Tofrek, 22 Mar 1885, 1st Sudan War (1884-1885)

Trafalgar Square in the Ice Age : a vision of past and present. A scene suggested by the discovery of fossil bones beneath Trafalgar Square : the site in the Ice Age showing hippos, aurochs

Magical wand. Egypt
Magical wand of ivory of hippopotamus tusk with images depicting deities and protective spirits to ward off evil spirits. To provide magical protection for mother and child. 1750 BC. 12th Dynasty

Hippopotamus - Hippo with eyes, ears and nostrils appearing above water (Hippopotamus amphibius). Zambesi River

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) submerged in water
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, side view

Lilly
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Baby Hippo, Chobe National Park, Botswana
Baby Hippopotamus sitting in the Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) feeding, Chobe River, Botswana, Africa

Hippopotamus -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Andreas Damm, Khomas, Namibia

Hippos -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Andreas Damm, Khomas, Namibia

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with mouth open wide

Picture No. 10874838
Pigmy Hippo skull (Hexaprotodon liberiensis) Date:

San bushmen rain dance, artwork
San bushmen rain dance. Artwork of rock art showing San bushmen in southern Africa performing a rain dance with a hippopotamus

Some large mammals
Some wild animals of the world. Lithograph reproduction of 19th-century illustrations

Hippopotamus - yawning Okavango Delta, Botswana
VAN-37 HIPPOPOTAMUS - side view, yawning, by the water Okavango Delta, Botswana Hippotamus amphibius Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tanzania, Serengeti. Hippos joust for dominance in the waters of the Serengetis northern Hippo Pool

A hippo basks in a mud wallow as the Katuma River
Tanzania, Katavi National Park. A hippo basks in a mud wallow as the Katuma River dries at the end of the long dry season in the Katavi National Park

A hippo prepares to charge out of its mud wallow in the Katuma River
Tanzania, Katavi National Park. A hippo prepares to charge out of its mud wallow in the Katuma River

Hippos wallow in mud as the Katuma River
Tanzania, Katavi National Park. Hippos wallow in mud as the Katuma River dries at the end of the long dry season in the Katavi National Park

Hippos wallow in a lake in the Ngorongoro Crater
Hippos wallow in a small freshwater lake on the floor of the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The craters 102-square-mile floor is spectacular for wildlife

Zambia, Zambezi River. Hippos sitting in the Zambezi River

Large groups of hippos wallow all day in Uganda s
Large groups of hippos wallow all day in Ugandas rivers and lakes, leaving their secure refuges only at night to graze. A single hippo can ingest up to 120 pounds of grass in five hours; it converts

A hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Milwane Game Reserve, Swaziland

Two hippos fight in the Mara RiverThese vast animals have a very hierarchical society. When fighting, they engage one anothers teeth, after which the contest becomes a trial of weight and strength

A lone hippo with attendant red-billed oxpeckers, or tick birds, grazes near the edge of the Okavango Swamp in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve

Picture No. 11992693
Hippopotamus - resting on sandbank by Letaba river - Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 11981753
Hippopotamus shot beside the Nile, old postcard probably 1920 or earlier Date:

Picture No. 11981744
Hippopotamus shot beside the Nile, old postcard proobably about 1950s. Date:

A pod of Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), in Lake Gipe, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Happy Families Animals - Mrs Hippo. circa 1940s

Happy Families Animals - Mr Hippo. circa 1940s

Happy Families Animals - Miss Hippo. circa 1940s

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In the vast Chobe National Park in Botswana, a majestic hippopotamus mother gracefully guides her young one through the tranquil waters of the Chobe River. These gentle giants, known scientifically as Hippopotamus amphibius, have long held a significant place in various cultures and religions. In ancient Egypt, the hippopotamus was revered as Taweret, a protective deity associated with fertility and childbirth. The pygmy hippopotamus and its adorable offspring also captivate hearts with their endearing presence. Found in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, these smaller relatives showcase their playful nature as they frolic in the water while practicing their impressive gape of up to 150 degrees – an essential ritualistic display of aggression. The Nile River valley of East Africa is home to another enchanting scene: baby hippos standing proudly amidst a herd within Masai Mara National Reserve. Here, mothers diligently care for their babies, ensuring they grow strong and thrive in this diverse ecosystem. As night falls over East Africa's plains, two common hippopotamuses find solace together under the starry sky. Their bond exemplifies the deep connections forged between these magnificent creatures. Whether it be witnessing a mother guiding her young through African rivers or observing playful pygmy hippos perfecting their great gape display, encountering these incredible animals leaves us humbled by nature's wonders. From religious symbolism to captivating displays of affection and strength - there is no denying that hippos hold a special place both in our world and our hearts.