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DDE-90020515
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005
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Afternoon Amphibious Behavior Camouflage Daylight Daytime Game Gray Growl Hide Hiding Hippo Hippopotamus Leaf Maasai Mara Masai Natural Open Paul Plains Pond Savanna Serengeti Souders Sunny Sunshine Surface Surfacing Swim Yawn Yawning
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Say Cheese! This Hippo's Leafy Hide-and-Seek Adventure
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. In this snapshot, taken by the talented photographer Ardea Picture Library, we are transported to the mesmerizing Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Our star of the show? A magnificent Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) who seems to have mastered the art of camouflage. As we peer into the print titled "DDE-90020515" our eyes widen with delight as we witness this massive mammal swimming gracefully in a pond covered with vibrant green leaves. The clever hippo blends seamlessly into its environment, using nature's own palette as its disguise. With an afternoon sun casting a warm glow on the scene, it is clear that this playful creature is enjoying some quality me-time under the African sky. Its mouth wide open in what appears to be a yawn or perhaps even a growl of contentment, it reminds us that wildlife can also appreciate lazy summer days. The serene surface of the water reflects both sunshine and serenity as our hippo friend occasionally surfaces for air before diving back down again. It's almost like watching an underwater ballet! So let's take a moment to appreciate Mother Nature's sense of humor - hiding such an enormous animal amidst delicate foliage! And thanks to Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment and their incredible photography skills, we get to enjoy this whimsical game of hide-and-seek between man and beast captured forever on film.
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