Hippopotami Collection

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

Hippos in Kruger National Park, South Africa
A group of hippos in Tshokwane, Kruger National Park, South Africa. The Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, and contains around 3000 hippos, as well as many other wild animals

Picture No. 12019665
Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

DDE-90020273
Hippo in Mara River, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Date: 02/07/2008

DDE-90019312
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Young Hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius) spar in Dombo Pool along Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

Horus in battle (colour litho)
994212 Horus in battle (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stories of Egyptian Gods and Heroes published George Harrap & Company 1914); English

A Cruise in the "Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving)
1054756 A Cruise in the " Lancashire Witch, ", I, Wami River, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Limpopo River, Mozambique, south-east Africa Date: 1856

Picture No. 12019671
Mammal. Hippoptamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

Picture No. 12019670
Mammal. Hippoptamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

Picture No. 12019666
Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

Picture No. 12019663
Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

Picture No. 12019664
Mammal. Hippopotamus, Masai Mara, Kenya. Date:

Uganda Victoria Nile Herds hippopotami shores
Uganda. Victoria Nile. Herds of hippopotami along the shores. 1936, Uganda

Zoological Gardens Hippopotami 1934 Egypt Cairo
Zoological Gardens. Hippopotami. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Map Africa Good Hope
The Colony of Good Hope, with useful warnings about the sea cows (hippopotami) in the Orange River and the wildness of the Boshiesmans or Hottentots. Date: 1817

Hippo in Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hippo in Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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. 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

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

Hippopatamus, (H. amphibius), Kenya, Masai Mara Reserve, Hippopotamus in weed-choked pool

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

Hippopotamuses in water
Hippopotamuses (or hippos, Hippopotamus amphibius) in water. Hippos are large water-loving herbivores that live in and around rivers throughout southern and eastern Africa

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

Hippopotami 1909
Three hippopotami (hippopotamus amphibius), one of them with his mouth wide open and a lovely set of teeth

A hippopotamus with its young, at the waterside

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"Hippos: Majestic Giants of Africa" In the heart of South Luangwa National Park, a Pygmy Hippopotamus mother gently guides her young through the lush African landscape. Their bond is evident as they navigate their way, showcasing the beauty of this rare species. Captured in a moment of tranquility, an adult female Pygmy Hippopotamus yawns lazily in captivity. Her powerful jaws reveal the incredible strength hidden behind her seemingly docile demeanor. Venturing into Kruger National Park, we witness a wild Hippopotamus basking in a pool with its mouth wide open. This display serves as a reminder of their territorial nature and dominance within their habitat. Moving to Botswana's Moremi Wildlife Reserve, we encounter a group of Hippos standing at the edge of water. The young ones playfully join them, illustrating the circle of life and growth within these magnificent creatures. Through Picture No. 12019665, DDE-90020273, and DDE-90019312, we catch glimpses from historical lithographs depicting Horus battling against mythical forces—a testament to how hippos have captivated human imagination throughout history. Embarking on "A Cruise in the 'Lancashire Witch', " our journey takes us along Wami River in Zanzibar—an engraving that transports us back to an era when hippos were part of everyday life for local communities along these African waterways. Further exploring Africa's wonders through engravings like "The Niger Timbuctoo, " we are reminded that hippos have long been intertwined with African culture and folklore—symbols representing power and resilience across generations. Finally, Picture No. 12019671 showcases Mozambique's Limpopo River during 1856—a snapshot frozen in time where hippos roamed freely amidst breathtaking scenery—an enduring testament to their presence throughout history.