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Mother Hippo Protects Calf from Lions and Crocodiles

A newborn hippo draws unwanted attention.

Aired 04/06/2022

Nature

Mother Hippo Protects Calf from Lions and Crocodiles

Clip: Season 40 Episode 11 | 2m 5sVideo has Closed Captions

A newborn hippo draws unwanted attention.

A newborn hippo draws unwanted attention from predators like crocodiles and lions. His brave mother is well aware of these threats and keeps him close.

Aired 04/06/2022

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, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...

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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, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...

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