Saturday 28 November 2015

SATURDAY CRITTERS - Lifupa Conservation Lodge (Part 9 ) - Hippos

These photographs were shot from Lufupa Conservation Lodge and the Hippos were on the other side of the lake quite a distance away however I thought you would like to see them and the video at the end. 








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It was so relaxing a peaceful at the lodge and in fact other than 2 men who were there to protect the place from poachers, we were the only ones.  Bliss.

i am linling thos [pst with Eileen's SATURDAY CRITTERS.


Many thanks for your visit and also to all those who leave comments.

30 comments:

  1. It's hard to imagine hippos belong to the most dangerous animals in the world. We have seen them in The Kruger Park in South Africa, their appearance seems so friendly!
    Great photos, Margaret.

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  2. Absolutely fantastic to see and photograph these amazing hippos in the wild!

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  3. Like Marleen I find it hard to accept that hippos kill more people than any other animal (except our own species). They look so benign.

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  4. Beautiful series of photographs of these hippos.
    Perfect photographed.
    The video is beautiful.
    Best regards, Irma

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  5. It is awesome to see the hippos in the wild. I am glad they are protected. Great photos and video. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Have a happy weekend!

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  6. Wonderful to see hippos in the wild - lovely set of photos and video. Have a great weekend.

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  7. Great animals and photos, I love it to be alone on such places.

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  8. What an opportunity to photograph them in the wild!

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  9. Hi! Nice collection of hippo's family photos. I like your hippo's photos very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Hippos are beautiful animals. I have only seen hippos in the zoo. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. Hippos in the wild ... wow! Great shots and I enjoyed the video. Happy Critter Day!

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  12. Oh how cool to see this hippo family! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

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  13. So amazing, this must have been awesome to see in person. Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  14. Beautiful 'little' Rhino's, perfection video.

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  15. Such beautiful creatures and lovely photos!
    It is a blessing to see these in person and as a matter of fact through your eyes as well, Margaret.
    Thank you and Have a Happy Day!
    Peace :)

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  16. A great experience seeing hippos in the wild.

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  17. Wonderful shots of Hippo's family.

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  18. My only experience with them is at a zoo--- but I saw that one didn't want to be too close to them at certain times. Interesting shots, Margaret.

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  19. I thoroughly enjoyed your photos Margaret. They are amazing animals.

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  20. Far away or in an enclosure is the only way I care to see Hippos.

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  21. How wonderful that you have shared these amazing photos!

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  22. They were so big! I can imagine it would be quite relaxing to just watch them go about their day.

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  23. I really like Hippos! We have a rather weather beaten old Grey Hippo in this house - he is my daughter's special soft toy. He is called, with startling clarity and not much imagination "Hippo".

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. Interesting...we just watched a show about hippos. Actually about hippos and lions, and it said that hippos kill more people than lions do.

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  25. it is nice to see hippos living a nice life. Loved your images :)

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  26. Amazing animals! They look so cute and peaceful.

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