Amphibius Collection (#2)

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius (vulnerable). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Meunier from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Nile hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Vulnerable. L Hippopotame amphibie du Nil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Water vole, Arvicola amphibius
Water vole or black water rat, Arvicola amphibius. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Hippopotamus, vulnerable
Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, vulnerable 1. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

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)

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)

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

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Hippos fight
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Two Hippos (Hippopotamus Amphibius) In A Group In A Lake, Resting Their Heads On The Back Of Another Hippopotamus, Green Vegetation On The Shore In The Distance; Kenya

Hippo (Hippopotamus Amphibius) Peeking Out From The Shire River, Liwonde National Park; Malawi

Hippopotamus - Hippo with eyes, ears and nostrils appearing above water (Hippopotamus amphibius). Zambesi River

Picture No. 11992693
Hippopotamus - resting on sandbank by Letaba river - Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa Date:

Picture No. 11981753
Hippopotamus shot beside the Nile, old postcard probably 1920 or earlier Date:

Picture No. 11981744
Hippopotamus shot beside the Nile, old postcard proobably about 1950s. Date:

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Picture No. 11676040
Hippopotamus bull covered in mud in dry season. Date:

Hairy snout of a hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in the zoo of Valencia, Spain, Europa

Picture No. 11092024
Water Vole feeding at bank of stream April Date:

Picture No. 11073447
Hippo / Hippopotamus Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Picture No. 11073439
Hippo / Hippopotamus Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Picture No. 11073440
Hippo / Hippopotamus Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Picture No. 11073438
Hippo / Hippopotamus Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Picture No. 11051765
Hippopotamus mostly submerged in water Africa Date:

Picture No. 10848858
Hippopatamus - lying in drying pan during dry season. (Hippopotamus amphibius) Date:

Picture No. 10887285
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887254
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of a hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887236
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcernedly yawning hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887231
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887232
Grey Heron - The heron uses the head of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887284
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887234
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887241
Grey Heron - with fish - the heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887238
Grey Heron - The heron just landed on the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in order to use it as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887286
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887239
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887233
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887235
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcerned hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10887266
Red-billed Oxpecker - on a Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) Date:

Picture No. 10887237
Grey Heron - The heron uses the back of the unconcernedly yawning hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) as a base for hunting fish in the lake (Ardea cinerea) Date:

Picture No. 10783474
European Water vole - being held. (Arvicola amphibius) Date:

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Behold the mighty amphibius! 🐊🌿 This incredible creature, captured in Picture No. 11091998, is none other than a hippopotamus found in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Known for their massive size and semi-aquatic lifestyle, hippos are true marvels of nature. With eyes, ears, and nostrils positioned on top of their heads (as seen in DDE-90023005), they can effortlessly observe their surroundings while submerged underwater. These magnificent creatures spend most of their days wallowing in rivers or lakes to keep cool under the scorching African sun. In images like DDE-90022908 and DDE-90022906, you can witness them basking lazily with only their eyes and nostrils peeking above the water's surface. Don't be fooled by their seemingly docile appearance though; hippos are incredibly territorial and possess immense strength. Their powerful jaws (depicted in DDE-90022871) house formidable tusks that can easily crush bones or fend off any potential threats. Despite being herbivores, these gentle giants should never be underestimated. Their presence brings balance to the ecosystem as they graze on aquatic plants during nighttime excursions. In snapshots like DDE-90022797 and DDE-90022796, we catch glimpses of these fascinating creatures emerging from the water at dusk – a truly magical sight. As twilight sets in over Kruger National Park (DDE-90022795), it becomes apparent why this place is considered one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries. So next time you encounter an image showcasing these marvelous amphibians roaming freely through South Africa's wilderness (like Hippos in Kruger National Park), take a moment to appreciate nature's extraordinary creations - the majestic amphibius.