Hippos, Tanzania

Photograph by Ari Goldstein , My Shot

I have often heard that hippos are especially dangerous because of their jaws but was lucky enough to actually witness an adult male's display of strength while on safari in Tanzania .

(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)

What Makes This a Photo of the Day? When I first heard how dangerous hippos are, I was both surprised and fascinated. Topping my list of fearsome water creatures were the usual suspects those with visible teeth and sharp snouts. I like how we see both "sides" here: the deceptively calm-looking hippos alongside the one showing us his enormous maw. Alexa Keefe, Photo of the Day editor

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