Hippos are some of the earth’s largest land animals. Their name derives from Greek when they were called “river horses,” ...

Tourists can get up close and personal with wildlife when they stay in safari camps at Kruger National Park. You never know ...

Hippos are horrible at chewing, and their giant tusks and front teeth are to blame. These intimidating dental features are used by hippos, in part, to protect themselves and their territory.

A viral video showed a hippo getting its teeth cleaned by a caretaker, delighting viewers with the calm interaction and sparking joyful comments online. Friday, Jul 11, 2025.

While cute looking, hippos are powerful animals whose canine teeth, used for fighting off predators or other hippos, can reach 20 inches in length. With their African wildlife predators, these ...

Deepening restrictions on ivory trafficking have led to an increase of the trade in hippopotamus teeth, wildlife campaigners are warning, with potentially serious effects for a species already ...

The trade of hippopotamus teeth is on the rise after an increase in restrictions on the ivory trade, the BBC said in a report on Tuesday. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel ...

All hippos live in Africa - there are two types, the common hippo (population estimated at 115,000 to 130,000 in 2016) and the pygmy hippo (2,000-3,000) ...