Beware

Понедельник, 31 Августа 2020 г. 16:00 + в цитатник

If you see a yawning hippo you might think it is sleepy and even cute, but in reality, the yawning of a hippo is a warning sign, it shows the jaws and its long, sharp teeth to demonstrate its strength and aggressiveness. Even the sounds made by a hippo, similar to a deep and demonic laugh, are a warning and do not represent a funny situation. Despite its funny appearance, the hippo is among the most dangerous and aggressive animals of the African savannah, the long sharp teeth can grow to a length of over 50 centimeters. The hippo holds a record, the widest mouth opening of all land animals belongs to the hippo, that can open its jaws up to 180 °. The hippo uses its own mouth and large and strong teeth whenever it feels threatened, it opens its jaws wide and assumes an aggressive attitude and attacks all those who enter its territory or get too close to its young, including crocodiles.

Info source URL: www.exploring-africa.com/en/di…

Photo capture date & Location: 2017-02 Bushtime at Mabula