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by Donna Hull on 2009/11/21

I photograph a yawning hippopotamus during our morning animal search at Madikwe Private Game Reserve.

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Tagged as: Africa, animal, animals, baby boomers, Baby boomers travel, game drive, Madikwe, nature, photography, safari, travel, wildlife

{ 5 comments }

sheryl November 22, 2009 at 2:52 pm: Absolutely amazing photo. Looks like an elephant could fit in that mouth!
Mark H November 23, 2009 at 3:18 pm: This must be the defining shot of a hippo. Like icebergs, everything else seems to be underwater.
Beth Whitman November 26, 2009 at 7:32 am: HA HA. I often feel like that!
Beth Whitman November 26, 2009 at 1:32 pm: HA HA. I often feel like that!
Leng | Globe Nomads June 25, 2010 at 6:13 pm: Very lovely photo, looks like it's straight from a postcard! Hippos looks cute but are truly dangerous.

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