Dramatic images of hippopotamuses – from the muddy banks of the Luangwa River in Zambia to Botswana's vast Okavango Delta.

World Hippo Day 2026 delivers a clear message: strength alone does not ensure survival. With meaningful conservation efforts and continued action, future generations may still witness hippos resting ...

While lions are often the stars of the African savanna, hippos are also impressive heavyweight contenders. When these two animals come across each other, things can get pretty intense. However, in ...

Even the king of the jungle can have a bad day when trying to cross a river guarded by an aggressive hippo. Three lions found out the hard way that this river crossing was a giant hippo’s territory.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hippos will kill other animals, like crocodiles, that enter their territory, especially when protecting babies. Hippos and whales ...

Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old. ...