It was feeding session for the lone hippopotamus, with apostlebirds picking up their share
Getting ready for the hose treatment. Unfortunately the pressure was down, the line had been punctured
.. but there was just enough to get by
..it's only a very short video clip since I wasn't sure I'd be able to hold the camera steady enough.
To avoid sedative measures for keeping the teeth somewhat aligned, this hippo has been trained to open wide for his handler.
Hi there - great set of pictures!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter’s special animal is a grey hippo - so I have come to have a real fondness for these lumbering beasts!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I enjoyed that, thanks! It had a bit of everything for me!
ReplyDeleteThat video was interesting. There must be something the hippo does in the wild for the same benefit to his teeth. Wonder what hippo breath is like?
ReplyDeleteLove the video, but I think he needs more than just a filing!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing creature. beautiful in its own weird way. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!!!! wide open....:)
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic! That mouth looks like a garbage bin! Great shot with the water hose!
ReplyDeleteWow ... such a huge hippo, terrific ..
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Karin
WOW...glad my trips to the DDS are not like that! LOL!
ReplyDeleteJan
Wonderful to see...
ReplyDeleteI live close to Chester Zoo and it's now famous for it's conservation and times change.
The elephants are fantastic to see with a regular supply of youngsters to keep the public happy.
My parents took us at least once a years in the 60's and the flower gardens were fantastic to see... long grasses now replace them (low maintenance) I'm rambling... lovely memories.
What I meant to say was they had hippos next to the elephants in the 1960's but I haven't seen one since... or polar bears and..
Hope he didn't have bad breath Carole! Great photos and video!
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