Hippos Can’t Swim? | Natural World | BBC Earth
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Welcome to the Okavango River, the largest in-land delta in the world, where hippo pods thrive.
Wish this had told me how long the hippo can hold their breath for
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That looks like swimming to me.
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Natural World: Hippos - Africa's River Giants
Most dangerous animal on the African continent (after homo sapiens) and they are herbivores. 😮 Edit : MOSTLY herbivorous but they can digest meat.
David Attenborough reveals the life of the hippopotamus as never seen before. With incredible underwater footage, this film delves into the world of the hippo - an animal that cannot swim yet is utterly dependent on water. In Botswana's Okavango delta, hippos face an unparalleled challenge - deep floodwaters dry to dust in a matter of months. In one extraordinary season, the team go beneath the surface to see them protect their families and face their enemies as they deal with the drought. Going far beyond their dangerous reputation, the show discovers the true nature of the hippo, an animal that is compassionate, sensitive and highly intelligent.
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"Hippos can't swim" moving like a bullet through the water though
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At first I felt sad about how the river never makes it all the way to the Sea, but I see how much life the river supports, so it seems like a good successful river.
@kenchanaudForget the hippos how the hell does that river do that loop de loop loop around and then cross over itself like how can a river go on crossover it’s on sale like the river crossing over TZone river that shit blew my mind
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@tammyboneparteOH YES THEY CAN !
@melvinhunt6976Cool you lot race a hippo in the water and I'll watch and film from a helicopter
@danni10331If wildlife documentaries were normal TV, we'd by covering our children's eyes every 5 minutes. Everything seems to lead to mating.
@thepsychologist8159I legit want to be a hippo. Being human is bleh.
@Oranchiata8322if hippos sink that means they are muscle not fat like they look to be.
@scottmcshannon6821Those hippos are making their own hippo lanes!
@davidfiore46770:39 the croc's teeth are so white it's ridiculous lol.
@dracodracarys2339Lovely ❤
@sharadbhutoriaThey are such a great swimmers
@sabinathapa-c4zMe drowning in the pool while my swimming lessons
@rascco88Have you ever seen a hippo fart? If not, look it up on YouTube. You can thank me later!
@HoldenAafartI got the Fantasia reference... 😉
@rafaelcastro8070I today found out that hippos can’t swim
@normar3263I think mojo mojo likes you
@jayantchandel2967Hippos are like submarines in animal form under water lol. Amazing
@10Million_Dhow do you get the camera angles 2:07
@dpeskychefThe pig of the sea
@IsaiahAmos-vl2frسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ .
@أبوهشام-م2رHippos evolution: So, hippos evolved from semi-aquatic mammals that led to whales, dolphins and porpoises.
So, 56M years ago a small cat sized deer named Indohyus led to 2 species - Pakicetus and another species which is unnamed, so they evolved and adapt ocean, shallow lakes and rivers.
A huge advantage for food, stealth and rest, what really is amazing is that they haven't evolved in 26M years, many species were extinct.
Leaving only two the small hippos and the big ones.
Hippos are the closest relatives of Whales and dolphins, they also are distinctively related to deer-like creatures.
Hippos have fascinating back stories.
For more watch BBC Earth, and some animal videos which I will talk on tell me more about a animal, and if there is a mistake please correct me.
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I love a good keystone species 😁
@T-J-CAt the end of the video, I sea elephants.
@jamy_hensley5423I love the choice of classic music!! Bravo!!!
@Michelle-zz7noIt’s a good life , once you survive to adulthood if you’re a hippo . Nothing challenges them except their own kind , and the only other animal that they even give the right of way to is the elephant .
@JohnIshikawaI'm a huge fan of your work. This video was incredible! 🌟
@NerioArchambaultHipoos CAN swim https://youtu.be/jJQpq8mLbm0?si=7C5aWjLwFOJKwEGP
@pconwukawow those air shots are breathtaking
@riordian2Meanwhile, nobody is talking about how those hippos are creating those deltas 😅
@johnwilson7598fat people be like
@throesofthornsThey got some nonchalant music in the background but those things are terrifying
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@plankfaceRidiculous; the Hippos' sensitive side was never hidden.
@TheHound402That Alligator's white teeth though damn 🤍🤍 00:39
@diamondbrady2508Hippos >Beavers
@kumarharsh6428Cant hear what the guy says. Sound of music taking over. So freakly bad documentary
@Fredrik-oe8cr5:05 Great 😂😂😂
Female Hippo: winked😉
Male Hippo: start blushing 😂😂😂
Hippos cant swim btw
@datboileeekThat playful music makes you forget that these guys can kill you in a heartbeat
@august7134who/ what is the natural predator of hippos?
@chocolatnoir1108Great presentation, Thank you. Pygmy Hippos are so adorable; https://youtu.be/4Gs_JiJRnFU?si=6HeBRWkPl03LTgkG
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