Hippopotamus Collection (page 12)

You would not think that a hippopotamus, with its cavernous, leathery, creaking jaws, could put a pleading expression on its face

Nicholas the hippo at Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester is fed with a cake brought for him by some Birmingham children. June 1960 M4444

Small meets small in Tynemouth when circus performer Linda Ferry and April the pygmy hippo went for a stroll. Circa 1981

Ruby Bridges (18) gives the baby hippo her weekly brush up in Hildas caravan tank at Chipperfields Circus, Bolton. September 1948 P009102

Wendys Little Wanda: Just like any other little girl, Wanda the baby hippo was a bit shy when she made her first public appearance on Tuesday (21-5-74)

With the aid of an old bath tub Ernie the hippo after his mud beauty treatment gets a washdown. May 1974 P011690

April the hippo with Major Killip. April 1985 P011693

Myra the hippo washes down a king-size lunch at Chester zoo. So far nobody has been able to get near enough to check if mums little three-week-old mystery is male or female

Esme the hippo - the first hand-reared hippopotamus in Britain - plays with the Cawley children Suzanne (2) and David (6) in the pool at Longleat in Wiltshire

Limpopo River, Mozambique, south-east Africa Date: 1856

Hippopotamus, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

The Hippopotamus at the Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, 1852

Adult hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibius), bathing at sunset in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa

Adult hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), bathing in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa

Adult hippopotamusus (Hippopotamus amphibius), bathing at sunset in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), Lake Jipe, Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Hippopotamus immersed in water, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

RF - Hippopotamus, (Hippopotamus amphibius), Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Hippo spraying water in a pool, Msai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) at water surface, Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, Guinea Bissau, Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) bull emerging from water to charge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu Natal National Park. South Africa

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) splashing in pool in evening light. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) playfighting, Chobe River, Botswana, Africa

Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti National Park. Hippo on rock. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A large hippopotamus, (hippopotamus amphibius), watches from the Chobe river, Botswana, Africa

Three hippopotamus playing cards Victorian animal families game
Here are Mr. Hippopotamus, Mrs. Hippopotamus and Baby Hippopotamus, one of seventeen animal families in a Victorian card game called Noahs Ark, a sort of Happy families

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) ears flicking water when opening after surfacing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, October 2012

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) male after a a mud bath, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Serengeti NP

Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus yawn (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Serengeti NP

A Hippopotamus Hunt in Central Africa, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Native women with baskets of hippo meat, Karoo, South Africa, 1924 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Native women with baskets of hippo meat, Karoo, South Africa, 1924 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

The Adventure with a Hippopotamus, 1883. A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle, 1883

Ancient Egyptian hippopotamus figurine, 16th century BC. The figurine dates from the Seventeenth Dynasty. From the Louvre Museum, Paris

Egyptian painted relief of a hippopotamous hunt in the papyrus swamp, from the Egyptian Museum in Berlin

Egyptian ivory handle of a dagger
Egyptian hippopotamus ivory handle of a flint dagger from Gebel Arrak, south of Abydos, Egypt. From the Louvres collection

Egyptian faience statuette of the Egyptian goddess Tauret
Faience statuette of the Egyptian hippopotamus-headed goddess Tauret

Detail from a Book of the Dead papyrus, Egyptian Museum, Cairo. The hippopotamus goddess of childbirth Taweret is visible in the top left

Taweret (or Theoris), Hippo Goddess.The function of this hippopotamus statuette, placed near the mummy, was therefore to prefigure rebirth in the afterlife through the power of imitation

A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. Artist: George du Maurier
A Gentle Vegetarian, 1869. A mighty hippopotamus displays its huge teeth. It is, however, as the hippo points out, the delicate lady on the other side of the cage who feasts on flesh

Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. Artist: George du Maurier
Wonderful Instinct of The Giraffe, 1865. By which it Escapes Diphtheria during The Winter. (N.B. A Positive Fact.) This cartoon pokes a little gentle fun at the giraffes at London Zoo

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Hippopotamus - two adults with a calf in a freshwater marsh - aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana Date:

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Hippopotamus - adult with two subadults in a freshwater marsh - aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana Date:

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In the vast Chobe National Park in Botswana, a majestic hippopotamus mother gracefully guides her young one through the tranquil waters of the Chobe River. These gentle giants, known scientifically as Hippopotamus amphibius, have long held a significant place in various cultures and religions. In ancient Egypt, the hippopotamus was revered as Taweret, a protective deity associated with fertility and childbirth. The pygmy hippopotamus and its adorable offspring also captivate hearts with their endearing presence. Found in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, these smaller relatives showcase their playful nature as they frolic in the water while practicing their impressive gape of up to 150 degrees – an essential ritualistic display of aggression. The Nile River valley of East Africa is home to another enchanting scene: baby hippos standing proudly amidst a herd within Masai Mara National Reserve. Here, mothers diligently care for their babies, ensuring they grow strong and thrive in this diverse ecosystem. As night falls over East Africa's plains, two common hippopotamuses find solace together under the starry sky. Their bond exemplifies the deep connections forged between these magnificent creatures. Whether it be witnessing a mother guiding her young through African rivers or observing playful pygmy hippos perfecting their great gape display, encountering these incredible animals leaves us humbled by nature's wonders. From religious symbolism to captivating displays of affection and strength - there is no denying that hippos hold a special place both in our world and our hearts.