Baby hippos, also known as calves, are adorable and exhibit fascinating behaviors, including yawning. When baby hippos yawn, it’s not just a sign of sleepiness. Yawning in hippos is often associated with communication and displays of dominance. In the animal kingdom, yawning can be a form of asserting social hierarchy or signaling submission. Baby hippos, in particular, may yawn as a way of communicating with their mothers or other members of the hippo group. Fun fact: Despite their cute appeara

In honour of #WorldHippoDay, let's shed light on issues threatening the survival of these great animals. 🦛 Since 1994, Africa’s hippo population has dropped by a staggering 30%. Some countries, like the DRC, had lost 95% of their hippos at the beginning of the 21st century. In 2016, the common hippo was classified as "vulnerable to extinction" on the IUCN red list. 🛑The main threats to hippos are poaching and habitat loss, driven by agricultural expansion and urbanisation, but human-wildlife c