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Watch as this Hippo enjoys a mud bath and falls asleep in Kruger National Park, South Africa. #animals #safari #nature #wildlife #amazing | Wildest Kruger Sightings

The Spa of the Wild: Mud-Bathing with Hippos Deep in the warm wetlands of Africa, a group of hippos slowly submerges into a pool of thick, sun-baked mud. It’s not just a bath — it’s survival. For these massive herbivores, mud is nature’s sunscreen, bug repellent, and skin treatment all in one. Here’s how the process works: Hippos spend most of their day in muddy rivers or wallows, especially during the heat of the day. Their nearly hairless skin is sensitive to the sun, and mud acts as a protect

Watch this 2-day-old hippo take a glorious bubble bath! | Today Show

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