Preview of Hippo King
Preview: Season 40 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the true character of one of the planet’s largest land mammals, the hippo bull.
Follow the life of an old hippo, a king of its kind, and discover the true character of one of Earth’s largest land mammals.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Preview of Hippo King
Preview: Season 40 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Follow the life of an old hippo, a king of its kind, and discover the true character of one of Earth’s largest land mammals.
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Elephants and Hippos Play Hide and Seek
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Clip: S40 Ep11 | 1m 45s | Usually, elephants and hippos stay out of each other's way. (1m 45s)
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Clip: S40 Ep11 | 3m 38s | Go behind the scenes of "Hippo King." (3m 38s)
Mother Hippo Protects Calf from Lions and Crocodiles
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Clip: S40 Ep11 | 2m 5s | A newborn hippo draws unwanted attention. (2m 5s)
Young Hippo Mourns Mother's Death
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Clip: S40 Ep11 | 2m 56s | A heartbroken hippo calf must abandon his dead mother's body. (2m 56s)
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