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8 Amazing Hippo Facts To Know Before Your African Safari

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  An African safari promises one of the most thrilling encounters with wildlife you can have safely. Among the continent's diverse encounters, one of the most iconic is the African hippo. They are one of the most interesting creatures to know about and the fascination gets deeper as you learn more.  Here are 8 amazing hippo facts to know about before your African safari Kenya or Tanzania.  The hippopotamus is the second largest animal on the African subcontinent. Even the lions and crocodiles can only prey on baby hippos, as an adult hippo has no known predators. Being the deadliest animals in Africa, they kill more than 450 people every year. Hippos can run faster than an average human and underestimating them might be a deadly blunder.  Hippos are vegetarians and can eat up to 50 kg of grass every night to keep fueling their huge bodies. These large mammals are more closely associated with dolphins and whales than with any other land animal.  A hippo open...