Honestly, I think even the grown-ups are pretty cute (as long as I’m at a safe distance or protected by a barrier or something). I took these photos about 10 years ago at the L.A. Zoo:
I did a behind the scenes tour at a facility and got to go in the hippo paddock. It looked like what they’d have to hold animals at Jurassic Park. All kinds of mechanized 4 inch steel bars and gates to keep them separated from each other and the works in confinement.
They showed me the command to get them to open their mouths and we got to toss them some food. Those mouths and teeth are even wilder up close!
Hippos are one of my fav animals, and I think they are the true king of beasts. So of course I reached out to touch its snout. It felt like the world’s largest strawberry. Smooth and leather, and the dimples for the hairs felt like where the seeds are. So sturdy, yet gentle at the same time. A real amazing experience.
Who knew those murder hippos could be so cute.
Honestly, I think even the grown-ups are pretty cute (as long as I’m at a safe distance or protected by a barrier or something). I took these photos about 10 years ago at the L.A. Zoo:
I did a behind the scenes tour at a facility and got to go in the hippo paddock. It looked like what they’d have to hold animals at Jurassic Park. All kinds of mechanized 4 inch steel bars and gates to keep them separated from each other and the works in confinement.
They showed me the command to get them to open their mouths and we got to toss them some food. Those mouths and teeth are even wilder up close!
Hippos are one of my fav animals, and I think they are the true king of beasts. So of course I reached out to touch its snout. It felt like the world’s largest strawberry. Smooth and leather, and the dimples for the hairs felt like where the seeds are. So sturdy, yet gentle at the same time. A real amazing experience.
Truly underrated animals by most people.
Pygmy Hippos aren’t as murderous as their larger cousins!
Well thats comforting, as long as their only a little murderous.
Hey, this adorable thing will fuck you up three ways from Sunday.
Which is why the X-Men hero is named Wolverine.
They only indulge in a little murder, as a treat.
Did you miss the whole Moo Deng thing?