Why Hippos Are One Of The Most Dangerous Animals | The Dark Side Of Hippos

The hippopotamus - fat and cuddly vegetarian or fearsome and aggressive killer? This eye-opening documentary special reveals a shocking side to these almost cartoon-like creatures who are responsible for killing more people in Africa than any other creature. Violence is central to hippo society -...

50 min - Nature & Wildlife - Real Wild

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