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Wildlife with Ian RockAuthor: Ian Rock
Whats it like to be as fast as a fly? Can a fish recognize itself? How loud is a blue whale? Let your ears jump into the wild and visceral world of wildlife, and come away with knowledge about animals you never knew existed. Wildlife and conservation photographer Ian Rock takes you on episodic expeditions deep into rainforests, oceans, and beyond to uncover the truth of Earth's animals. Language: en Genres: Education, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Are Hippos So Dangerous?
Episode 5
Tuesday, 2 November, 2021
Despite being a beloved animal around the world, hippos are considered one of the most dangerous creatures in Africa. They are responsible for more deaths than any top mammal predator. But where is this coming from? What’s going on in that big round head? In this episode we’re talking all about hippos, about their lives and what possibly makes them so dangerous. Are they just killing machines? Are they misunderstood? Or is it something more complicated, that lies in between, just under the surface of the murky water.Follow me: @ianinthewildSourcesHippo Bite Morbidity StudyHippo Communication Hippo Attacks Per Year - BBCHippo Attack Problem in Senegal Article Most Deadly Animals ListArticle Of Edwin’s AttackHippo Mouth SizeHippo Bite ForceHippo Blood SweatHippo Blood Sweat StudyHistory of Bloodletting Shark Caused DeathsGeneral Hippo InformationHippos As A Keystone Species How Hippos Fertilize Waterways
