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🦛When dusk falls in the small town of St. Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal province in eastern South Africa) and residents head to bed, the local giants — hippos — take to the streets. 🌙 At night, these massive herbivores leave the water to graze on grassy patches, sometimes covering distances of up to 30 km in search of food. Despite their seemingly clumsy appearance, hippos are surprisingly fast on land and can become aggressive if provoked. ⚠️ Known as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa, hippos are responsible for more human fatalities than most other wildlife on the continent. 🔍Fun Facts: 🔹 Among land animals, hippos are second in size only to elephants. 🔹 Despite their hefty build, they can reach speeds of up to 30 km/h on land. 🔹 Surprisingly, hippos' closest relatives are not pigs, as one might think, but whales and dolphins. 📹https://t.me/rusbig5/7540 #Nature#Discover Telegram | MAX | VK