The hippo is an intriguing animal. They look dumb and slow, but can run fast and have a real mean streak in them. They are vegetarians, but those long sharp teeth aren't for eating plants... they are for dealing with unwelcome guests and other hippos.
Oh, and imagine a bunch of overweight vegetarians eating vegetation all day in non-moving water. The "processed" food makes for a disgusting, foul brown water that absolutely stinks.
Photos taken by Mrs Dragonspeed and I during our 2009 safari with Tropical Trails
For the full African Adventure see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonspeed/sets/72157621906615382/
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