Hippopotamus is one of the largest animals in the wild. It has the capability to consume up to 80 lbs of grass and fruits. They are known to be herbivores, but an interesting photo had been making rounds over the social media sites.
This photo was a capture scene by a photographer that the hippopotamus was attacking a crocodile. But what was the reason why it attacked the predator?
It was because of the best intuition, a mother's instinct. The mother had her calf nearby. The mother hippopotamus had no plan of eating the crocodile, but it attacked because she wanted to protect her baby hippo.
The mother hippopotamus charged out of the water and attacked the crocodile. She was able to grip the crocodile, but it escaped and nowhere to be seen. It was a very close call for the crocodile, luckily, it escaped and it was seen that the crocodile would need time for recovery.
After frightening the crocodile, the mother hippo went back to her baby hippo to continue their bond.
It is really wonderful how mothers could have the instinct whenever their babies are in danger. And it is surprising that they could do so many great things because of their love for their children.
source: thedailyscrolls
Here is another motherly act from a Hippopotamus defending her calf from a lion. Watch the video of Hippo against Lion for a battle for her Calf's safety.
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