Hippopotamidae Collection

Skull of a pigmy hippo
Model of a pigmy hippo skull from Cyprus

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

Africa, Botswana, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, group of Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) standing at edge of water, young animal standing in water

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Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hippos resting on the banks of the Mara River. Date: 11/12/2008

Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo
2639466 Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, July 1923 (b / w photo)
2639459 Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Baby Hippopotamus Joan eating at London Zoo, September 1920 (b / w photo)
1220078 Baby Hippopotamus Joan eating at London Zoo, September 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie with a keeper at London Zoo
1262598 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie with a keeper at London Zoo, September 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie at London Zoo, 1927 (b / w photo)
3474506 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie at London Zoo, 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A female Hippopotamus, Guy Fawkes gaping in a pool at London Zoo circa 1900
1218684 A female Hippopotamus, Guy Fawkes gaping in a pool at London Zoo circa 1900. Guy Fawkes was born to mother Adhela on 5th November 1872

Hippopotamus Joan with her male calf Jimmy at London Zoo in March 1927 (b / w photo)
3550624 Hippopotamus Joan with her male calf Jimmy at London Zoo in March 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Ernie Bowman)

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie entering his pool at London Zoo in August 1927
3483835 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie entering his pool at London Zoo in August 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Hippopotamus Bobbie with keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo, 1927 (b / w photo)
3587768 Hippopotamus Bobbie with keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo, 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Hippopotamuses Joan and Jimmy at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)
3587756 Hippopotamuses Joan and Jimmy at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Their keeper, Ernie Bowman)

A Pygmy Hippopotamus at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)
3550625 A Pygmy Hippopotamus at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie with keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo
2639461 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie with keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A keeper, Ernie Bowman, and Bobbie the hippopotamus at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
1079595 A keeper, Ernie Bowman, and Bobbie the hippopotamus at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Obaysch, c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
780854 Obaysch, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie sitting for keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo
2639464 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie sitting for keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Percy, a young Pygmy Hippopotamus being hand fed at London Zoo
2662475 Percy, a young Pygmy Hippopotamus being hand fed at London Zoo, November 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan are introduced at London Zoo
2652643 Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan are introduced at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) ears flicking water when opening after surfacing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, October 2012

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, side view

Africa, Kenya, Msai Mara. Hippos resting on the banks of the Mara River

Hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) opening its mouth in a yawn, side view

Hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) opening its mouth in a yawn, side view

Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotmaus). Family Hippopotamidae. A group of Hippopotamus relaxing in the water, accompanied by Crake, in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. July 27, 1998

Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus). Family Hippopotamidae. Head and eye of a Hippopotamus barely visible in a swamp in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. July 27, 1998

Africa, Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba, Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) with birds and leaves on its back, standing at bottom of slope, side view

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, chewing pieces of bread in zoo, side view

Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius, with slightly open mouth in front of zoo lake, front view

Fossil hippopotamus tooth C016 / 5600
Fossilised Hippopotamus amphibius tooth

Pygmy elephant tooth shown here next to one of normal size. Discovered around 1901 by Dorothea Bate (1878 - 1951)

A Tropical Bathing-Place
Plate 10 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated by designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Tooth of Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippopotamus amphibius, hippopotamus
Plate 67 The Hippopotamus. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 2, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

Ipswichian interglacial
Possible scene in Trafalgar Square, London, during the Ipswichian interglacial period (135, 000-70, 000 years before present) with hyena, elephant, hippopotamus, and lion

Thames Valley in the Ipswichian Interglacial
Artists impression of the Thames Valley during the Ipswichian interglacial (135, 000 to 70, 000 years before present), with an elephant, hyaena, and hippopotami

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult, underwater with fish, Singapore Zoo

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) two adults, close-up of heads, fighting in water, Serengeti N. P
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) two adults, close-up of heads, fighting in water, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult, close-up of head, standing in water, Queen Elizabeth N. P. Uganda
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult, close-up of head, standing in water, Queen Elizabeth N.P. Uganda

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) two immatures, close-up of heads, fighting in water, Serengeti N. P
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) two immatures, close-up of heads, fighting in water, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult male, close-up of head, in water, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) young, close-up of head, in water, Masai Mara, Kenya

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult, walking, Masai Mara, Kenya

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult male, yawning aggressive display in water, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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"Hippopotamidae: Majestic Giants of the African Waters" Behold the skull of a pygmy hippo, a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of these incredible creatures. In an intimate moment, a female pygmy hippopotamus yawns while her young one looks on, showcasing their bond in captivity. Journey to Africa's Moremi Wildlife Reserve and witness a group of hippos standing at the water's edge, with a curious youngling venturing into the cool depths. Keeper Ernie Bowman shares a special connection with his beloved hippos Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, capturing their playful nature. Travel back in time to July 1923 as we catch a black and white glimpse of Bobbie and Joan frolicking together at London Zoo. Step into September 1920 as baby hippo Joan delights visitors by munching away at London Zoo - an adorable sight frozen in time. Young Hippopotamus Bobbie finds comfort in his keeper's presence during their time together at London Zoo in 1927 - an endearing bond between man and beast. Meet Guy Fawkes, a female hippopotamus who mesmerizes spectators with her gaping poolside display circa 1900 - truly captivating. Witness another heartwarming moment from March 1927 as Hippopotamus Joan proudly introduces her male calf Jimmy to the world at London Zoo (b / w photo). As summer arrives in August 1927, young Hippopotamus Bobbie eagerly dives into his refreshing pool at London Zoo - pure joy captured forever. Hippos are not just impressive animals but also have interesting social dynamics within their groups which can be observed when they gather near water bodies like rivers or lakes. Their massive size doesn't hinder them from displaying affectionate behavior towards each other as seen in the close bond between a mother and her young calf. 13.