Hippo calves are born in or near the water and can nurse both on land and underwater, closing their nostrils and ears while submerged. For the first several months, a calf stays very close to its mother, often resting against her or using her body for protection from other hippos and potential predators. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 360, f/6.3 at 1/640th of a second.
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Hippo calves are born in or near the water and can nurse both on land and underwater, closing their nostrils and ears while submerged. For the first several months, a calf stays very close to its mother, often resting against her or using her body for protection from other hippos and potential predators. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 180-600mm lens (at 600mm) ISO 360, f/6.3 at 1/640th of a second.