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Hippo Match

Hippo Match

These two hippos went at each other for over 20 minutes as we watched from a viewpoint safely above the pond. The stench was almost overwhelming, but it was a s...
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These two hippos went at each other for over 20 minutes as we watched from a viewpoint safely above the pond. The stench was almost overwhelming, but it was a small admission price to watch these giants tussle. Blood was drawn by both combatants.This is in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.
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Aperture f/8 ISO 250 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 1850/10

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Jan, 2016

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