River Horse Collection

Behold the majestic river horse, a true icon of Africa's wilderness

River Horse Collection: Hippopotamus, from The Gentlemans Magazine, published in December 1772

Hippopotamus, from The Gentlemans Magazine, published in December 1772
KW188580 Hippopotamus, from The Gentlemans Magazine, published in December 1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

River Horse Collection: A large hippopotamus, (hippopotamus amphibius), watches from the Chobe river, Botswana

A large hippopotamus, (hippopotamus amphibius), watches from the Chobe river, Botswana, Africa

River Horse Collection: Three hippopotamus playing cards Victorian animal families game

Three hippopotamus playing cards Victorian animal families game
Here are Mr. Hippopotamus, Mrs. Hippopotamus and Baby Hippopotamus, one of seventeen animal families in a Victorian card game called Noahs Ark, a sort of Happy families

River hippos coming up for air underwater (Hippotamus amphibius) San Diego Zoo, California

Hippopotomus with wide open mouth creating mighty splash in the water hole

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Behold the majestic river horse, a true icon of Africa's wilderness. This incredible creature can be found in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, where it reigns supreme. With its mouth wide open, a wild hippopotamus lounges in a pool, showcasing its powerful presence. Dating back to December 1772, The Gentleman's Magazine featured an enchanting illustration of this magnificent beast. Venturing further into Botswana's Chobe River, we encounter a large hippopotamus gracefully observing its surroundings. In Victorian times, these fascinating animals even made their way into popular card games depicting animal families. Moving deeper into the heart of Africa's Okavango Delta within the Khwai Concession lies another group of hippos basking in their natural habitat. Witnessing river hippos coming up for air underwater is truly mesmerizing and can be experienced at San Diego Zoo in California. These gentle giants create mighty splashes as they emerge with their mouths wide open. And let us not forget about the captivating moment when a hippo yawns while floating along the Chobe River in Botswana's renowned national park. The river horse embodies both power and grace as it navigates through African waters. Its presence leaves spectators awestruck by its sheer size and beauty. So next time you find yourself exploring Africa or admiring wildlife from afar, keep an eye out for these remarkable creatures that have captured our imaginations for centuries.