hippopotamus emerging from river water with mouth wide open splashing effect wildlife photo style

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Hippopotamus emerging from river water with mouth wide open, splashing effect, wildlife photo style

Hippopotamus amphibius opening its mouth wide in water, displaying large tusks and teeth. The skin is greyish-brown, and splashes of water surround its head. The setting suggests a river or lake environment, typical of sub-Saharan Africa. Hippos are semi-aquatic mammals that spend much of their time in water to keep cool, and are known for their territorial behavior.