But many Africans regard hippos as the continent’s most dangerous animal. Although accurate numbers are hard to come by, lore has it that hippos kill more people each year than lions ...

Anthrax has been connected to the death of dozens of hippopotamuses at Virunga National Park in Africa's Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a new report.

Hippos might look harmless, but their bathroom habits are surprisingly dangerous. Discover how their poop plays a deadly role ...

In Africa, hippos are thought to kill some 500 people a year, making them among the most dangerous animals to humans, according to the BBC and other sources. And while for now violent encounters ...

Wildlife biologist and TV host Forrest Galante has spent his career chasing lost species, dodging sharks, and going ...

The hippopotamus may appear slow and docile, but it is one of Africa’s most dangerous animals. Hippos are highly territorial ...

Plenty of animals have developed a bit of a reputation for being dangerous, but only one can reign supreme as the most dangerous, here are some of them ...

Far more elephants have been killed by people. For a long time, hippos were considered the most deadly animal in Africa. Hippos are known for being aggressive toward humans, including tipping over ...

Perhaps the most puzzling question Jared Diamond encounters as he investigates animal ... the hippo's aggressive nature, crushing jaws and four-and-a-half ton size make them deadly.

The river supports around 2,000 of these semi–aquatic animals, including a group of eight or so near to the Big Cat camp. Hippos mostly rest or sleep in the day, lying out on the river bank and ...