Nature

Hippo King

Season 40 Episode 11 | 53m 18s | WETA Passport

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.

Aired: 04/06/22 | Expires: 04/05/26 | Rating: TV-G

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Extras From This Episode

• Elephants and Hippos Play Hide and Seek

  Clip: S40 Ep11 | 1m 45s

• Making of "Hippo King"

  Clip: S40 Ep11 | 3m 38s

• Mother Hippo Protects Calf from Lions and Crocodiles

  Clip: S40 Ep11 | 2m 5s

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