Aren’t there supposed to be hippos here? Nothing to see. Or wait — there! Only the small ears and nostrils are sticking out above the water. The hippo is dozing peacefully and cooling off. The African sun can be very hot. That’s why this gray giant prefers to spend his time in the water. Here he moves almost weightlessly — and that with such a massive body! He only comes ashore at night to graze in a meadow. Then he lumbers around on his short legs with his heavy frame. But don’t underestimate him. Once he gets going, a hippo can move surprisingly fast on land. Watch out!