Despite being a beloved animal around the world, hippos are considered one of the most dangerous creatures in Africa. They are responsible for more deaths than any top mammal predator. But where is this coming from? What’s going on in that big round head? In this episode we’re talking all about hippos, about their lives and what possibly makes them so dangerous. Are they just killing machines? Are they misunderstood? Or is it something more complicated, that lies in between, just under the surface of the murky water.

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Hippo Bite Morbidity Study

Hippo Communication 

Hippo Attacks Per Year - BBC

Hippo Attack Problem in Senegal Article 

Most Deadly Animals List

Article Of Edwin’s Attack

Hippo Mouth Size

Hippo Bite Force

Hippo Blood Sweat

Hippo Blood Sweat Study

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Shark Caused Deaths

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Hippos As A Keystone Species 

How Hippos Fertilize Waterways