Hippo Mourning Caught on Camera
Season 43
Episode 11
About the Episode
As a new day dawns on a changed hippo colony, the clan gathers around their fallen leader. It's hard not to interpret their behavior as mourning. While this type of procession has been observed with elephants, it is extremely rare amongst hippos.
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