Young Hippo Mourns Mother's Death
Season 40
Episode 11
About the Episode
After a mother hippo loses strength in her old age and dies, predators approach her body to take advantage of this feast. Her mourning calf makes a heartbreaking decision to leave his mother’s body behind to protect himself and escape fast-chasing lions.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 2m 56s
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