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A bask of crocodiles is no match for this fierce hippo 🦛🐊 #Serengeti #iPlayer
Love and loss, jealousy and rivalry, tragedy and triumph as the lives of the animals entwine and dramatically unfold in the heart of this legendary land.
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[@jerryg6923]

You know you're a fiercesome beast when you use a croc to scratch your butt 😂

[@Stoneface_]

It's stunning 😂

[@charlesonyango8226]

😂😂😂

[@criboism]

😄😄😄

[@FJBandtheHOherodeinwith]

Brilliant. Just Brilliant 👏 👌 😀

[@MW-tt3fy]

I`m dying🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@delilah6051]

Hippos: “why are these dwarf dinosaurs in our spot” Crocs: “why are these overweight pigs trying to steal our spot”

[@diesellove]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@januargumelar3495]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sasukewithamoustache2300]

You roasted those two animals in a single line 💀

[@albertol9654]

The little hippo sat on that crocodile like he didn't care 😂

[@gillesashley9314]

Mum was around, no need to fear any foe.

[@Stoneface_]

​@@gillesashley9314 yep

[@aqeel-3771]

Learning curve from mummy.

[@MikeJohnMentzer]

The croc be like "WTF dude?"

[@williewade1]

He did it because he is young and dumb. Those full grown Crocs can take out a baby Hippo.

[@deadpoolchimichangas7111]

The crocs are like: I ain’t dealing with this today

[@tonyke2550]

😂😂😂

[@rleriche5044]

they just pulled up to chill

[@zigzagnemesist5074]

The reason is because hippos stink really bad and crocodiles can’t stand the smell so they tend to just run away and get as far away as possible.

[@ElevateAboveElevation]

⁠@@zigzagnemesist5074Hippopotamus are way more aggressive than crocs when in attack mode, that being said a croc knows what a hippo can do to it, Plus they’re twice the weight of crocs.

[@zigzagnemesist5074]

@@ElevateAboveElevation nah, it’s because of the smell

[@modernman787]

I like how any other animal would be attacked and eaten, but the hippo just walks up to Crocs and says... "you're in my seat" and the Crocs move on... amazing...

[@mkaaa2742]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@papatango5085]

And they are vegan

[@jcpenny3606]

Then an elephant comes along ...

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@papatango5085 Hippos are not vegan, they eat some meat.

[@steveclayton2353]

I think God knew that they would have to share the water and instilled in them to get along.

[@andrewsaephan5402]

I love how the crocs know better to not mess with the baby hippos with all those adult around 😂😂

[@mikoaj2323]

I like how chill this interaction was, never seen such a sibling-like interaction with croodiles or hippos

[@user-qo5us2of9y]

Yea a sibling relation ship built on fear since the crocs know not to mess with hippos since they would get absolutely bodied.

[@joseyeastwood]

Crocodiles were like “ Oh crap here she comes again” 😂

[@ladyofthecreek279]

I get that feeling too 😁

[@masih3184]

watch out the Karen Guys, she is back :/

[@randombedroomguitarrist5253]

an animal that is able to hang around Crocodiles and not being scared... that's something.

[@bobfaam5215]

Hippos are bigger and stronger than crocodiles

[@KobianoRoll]

@@bobfaam5215okay

[@BigDawgRigz]

@@KobianoRoll they are

[@SopranoshowEMG]

@@bobfaam5215fr? Didn’t kno that…

[@bobfaam5215]

@@SopranoshowEMG Yes . Hippo biting force is th strongest among all animals and can cut a full grown crocodile into two pieces .

[@jsuswaram]

When the baby hippo backed up to the last croc...it was like "bro seriously?? have some respect" but after momma hippo entered the scene it was like "ya all have a nice day"😁

[@delana2842]

The camera angle showing the hippopotamus' snout was cool. Hippos are the only animal that can nip a crocodile and live to tell the tale. 😄

[@rotoscopic8757]

Nah, plenty of animals can defeat a large croc.

[@tbmofoulprinceromero]

Jaguar: allow me to introduce myself

[@brobro5493]

@@tbmofoulprinceromerojag could never beat an adult croc, it’s just not happening.

[@stepdbull2941]

Yes because the cross respect a good jaw grip

[@stevem2323]

​@@tbmofoulprinceromeroJaguar introduce himself to caymans, and those are like lizards compared to crocs.

[@Rooooo11]

beautiful behavior that we rarely see! she nipped the tale very gently like saying “please move our turn” and i can’t believe the little one just sat on the croc 😅❤

[@williamsimmons5621]

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[@MsV1719]

Them hippos was like "Not today. Move it you prehistoric baby dinosaurs". 😂

[@Stocky_The_Demi_God]

Most unfunny comment ever.

[@robonaught]

@@Stocky_The_Demi_God You must be fun at parties

[@TheDickHandler]

@@robonaught its not funny tho,hes telling the truth

[@007ryanwilliams]

Crocodiles: We're too scary for anyone to challenge us on our river bank. Hippos: Allow us to introduce ourselves.

[@ADITYAKUMAR-ut4zl]

Elephants literally killa them effortlessly

[@heroe1486]

​@@ADITYAKUMAR-ut4zlI mean elephants are probably the only ones above hippos on land

[@andrewface2355]

​@@heroe1486Elephants as well as rhinos if they're willing to fight. But that comment was talking about elephants not fearing of crocodiles. For that matter, lions are known to also be able to drive away crocs.

[@FBugle]

​@@ADITYAKUMAR-ut4zlMale lions are able to make crocodiles to back off even from carcasses on river banks.

[@suhailshaikh8529]

​@@heroe1486rhinos are on par with hippo

[@apjtv2540]

Goes to show how useful a hippos shape is. That sheer mass is a surprisingly good defence on its own. Even more so when attached to an animal with a 2000psi bite force.

[@Rorimac67]

Mass is good in any fighting, try fight against a sumo wrestler. ;-)

[@gorkdety5866]

Что бы было если бы. .. Бегемот тебя укусил ?

[@invest48]

Mainly the volume. Crocodile cannot grab this balloon.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

Large hippos have bitten cross in half.....hippos are the most dangerous animal in Africa...more tourist and Indigenous people death and injury than any other animal

[@user-wj8kv2rv4u]

Мясную кашу можно подавать

[@sharpshooter012345]

That hippo in the water laughing at the end just tied everything together lol

[@jamesdoyle3885]

The crocs know a little nip could turn into a devastating crunch so they kindly moved on

[@yonu5983]

Crocodile said when he dived at the end. "I''be back".

[@yonu5983]

Thanks

[@therealvitaminprotein]

Both don't like each other. But both try to live along. That's cool haha

[@rotoscopic8757]

Hippos are just like, "Oh you gonna' learn today."

[@danellboy5757]

It's mad how even the baby's too big for the crocodile 😂😂

[@steelpipetv2073]

I love baby hippo Mafuta hes so cute he knows mama was there so he wanted to show off lol

[@jamelahallsdyer]

Aww look at that baby hippo😢❤

[@firstkaransingh]

Croc : What are you going to do big guy sit on me ?? Mofuta : Don't temp me...

[@johnclements9085]

Everyone's a gangster till a hippo sits on ur head

[@n.8619]

Those crocs look like they're SO done with those hippos😄

[@sabbman5362]

Like seriously,,,, lil hipo almost sat on the croc head 😀😅

[@marismith162]

I love this baby hippos

[@c.a.marsupial.1282]

Just imagine not being frightened of a crocodile.

[@P4hko]

imagine not being frightened by the hippo

[@elvinmah165]

Crocodiles at a big size can take down a small hippo. Big hippos can kill small Crocs. Big Crocs can take down big hippos

[@davidarrieta7855]

​@@elvinmah165no de hecho no, a un macho líder de un estanque no lo quieres tener cerca es una bestia que pesa más de 3000kg y miden más de 3.5m sus bocas son más grandes que los de las hembras y sus caminos miden hasta 50 cm, el verdadero terror del agua es macho de hipopótamo adulto, literalmente una mordida y perforaria a un cocodrilo adulto son posibilidad alguna de soltarse... Los cocodrilos no le temen a los bebés, lo que no quieren es que el papá se enoje o los acaba a todos.

[@edwynwhite1283]

​@@elvinmah165A big croc take down a big hippo. Not a chance! Only a rhino and elephant can.

[@james_smith9]

@@edwynwhite1283 he misfired the logic.

[@Simply_Sanju]

Baby Hippo :- Hello Croc uncle please Scratch my Butt 😂

[@SomeOneOneOne]

- "Mom, those cros look really scary!" - " Just sit on them and they will leave you alone" 😆 Also baby hippos are so incredibly cute. The most precious thing!

[@danellboy5757]

Sounds like the hippos are laughing in the end 😂😂

[@Kimberly-pf4iy]

That is one tough mama hippo. Kudos to her. Those crocodiles can be such ill-tempered bullies and she made them all get lost. You rock, mama hippo. ❤❤

[@jeffbettencourt6263]

ill tempered bullies? They vacated the premises without incident for their hippo friends. You give the crocs a bad name Karen

[@Kimberly-pf4iy]

@@jeffbettencourt6263 I'm entitled to my opinion, just like you, buster. Since you're so enamored with crocodiles, may be you should pet one and see if they feel the same about you. If my opinion bothers you that much, then don't read the comments and stay off KZbin.

[@doodlergames5118]

If you think crocs are the ill-tempered bullies in video, you haven't seen enough hippo videos

[@Kimberly-pf4iy]

@@doodlergames5118 I know hippos can be dangerous, thank you. I've seen enough nature shows to know that. Geez, a person can't even give an opinion .

[@ashdog236]

Hippos are the I’ll-tempered bullies buddy, responsible for more human deaths than any animal in Africa and only herbivore I’ve even seen bite a Lion on the head like a T rex or something, they’re extremely violent and dangerous

[@itsyaboilavish8526]

Croc: I like this seat Hippo: I like it better

[@sharaddha2023]

Mafuta is learning

[@fernandaponce1216]

Bro that’s my spot

[@Snowboy2015]

ok, i'll make room for u any day

[@LesterMoore]

As the large hippo approached, the first crocodile mumbled, "just when the sun's heat was just about right, this mamou wants in. What a crock!"

[@embreis2257]

not sure why hippos would want to bathe in the sun. their skin needs protection while the crocs need the sun's warmth to even function properly

[@paintriarchdave7977]

Croc: I have many teef! Hippo: And you want none of dis beef.

[@roroto8872]

crocodile: ah, shit, not again

[@jayeshjurani650]

It's like my father and uncle living in the same house

[@evgenysemenov6051]

and both love each other physically

[@yaritzamiranda921]

Hahahaha the baby sat on top of one

[@c.tmcneil4256]

That was crazy how much control the hippo have over the croc

[@DaGabbaGangsta]

Lived beside each other for millions of years, a Croc will target a young hippo, a fully grown one, they are not that brave

[@user-hs9cl3sy1l]

"Psst, you keep hoggin the bank like this, you MIGHT survive, but you certainly won't feel good, and you'll certainly wish you'd just found another spot."

[@ishotthesheriff5686]

People talk about a crocodiles bite force! A hippo bite is no joke either!

[@hyena131]

That whole "Mahfuta"/cute commentary is oh so 'adorable.'

[@bonifacephiri6028]

This reminds me of when i was young. I would act stupid around my friends and siblings cause i knew my mom was around and would defend me😂

[@booboo8949]

The hippo is like the landlord "this isn't actually your spot, so up up ya troublesome bum.....time for ya to go, off with ya now"

[@BillHawkins0318]

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen in a very strange sort of way. A million years of evolution meets the will of a mama hippo. ❤️ Guess who won. A predatory machine gets turned off

[@jeffbettencourt6263]

What see you talking about. They co exist it isn’t a fight

[@redghost3170]

Not so much. God made these creatures. Did you come from a monkey?

[@floriangreen4288]

@@redghost3170 There's no such thing. These animals evolved over hundreds of millions of years.

[@Rafiqaalamm]

Beautiful recorded by camera man. It's really amazing place where crocodiles are taking sunbath and hippos are clearing their places for taking own bath. What a friendly relationship between hippos and crocodiles.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

yes im sure the crocs see it as a friendly relationship....

[@woof7538]

Its more "if i do anything, the mother hippo will kill me in a second" rather than them hugging and singing around rainbows and hearts

[@Pizzaguy-jg7so]

Hippos: Literally bullying the crocodiles out of the sunbathing spot even though the crocs got there first. Random KZbinr: WhAt a FrIeNdLy ReLaTiOnShIp!

[@terancetheindomitable9701]

I think it had more to do with the crocodiles wanting to live.

[@zigzagnemesist5074]

@@woof7538 The reason is because hippos stink really bad and crocodiles can’t stand the smell so they tend to just run away and get as far away as possible.

[@josephtalmadge3108]

Crocodiles< Alright we're going you don't have to bite our tails. We didn't eat 1 of your babies lol 😆

[@WJen8]

Hippo mom: excuse me Crocs: tf do you want Hippo mom: *excuse me?* Crocs: oh ffff let's get out of here!

[@jacobmiler2321]

Go take a walk croc 🐊

[@janetharned4343]

Hooray for the hippos !!!

[@wasimakram6669]

1:23 amazing

[@shahirulislam5642]

1:26 hippos are like jawbreakers for crocodiles… in my childhood i remember getting a jawbreaker stuck between my inner cheek and teeth n i couldnt get it out for like half a day😅

[@johnnydodgecountry9508]

Those Crocs are ENORMOUS. Dam

[@jrac863]

Amazing that the crocks respect the hippos and do not attack them

[@oceanhedonist265]

Hippos gather in herds to push crocs out of the way; they're very territorial.

[@crosscounty24]

The most dangerous animal in Africa is the hippo. They are very territorial

[@gregmaddux7970]

A croc would get messed up by an adult hippo and they know it so that's why they don't attack unless heavily provoked.

[@FBugle]

Hippos kill crocodiles, so crocs don't try to mess with them.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Crocs can't attack a full grown hippo.

[@TRUTHREALITYTRUTH]

Baby Hippo : Lets go for a sun bath !!!!! Mama Hippo : Lets go !!!! Few moments later : 7 crocs head in the lake !!!!!!

[@eleonore564]

This video deserves more likes and comments. Funny, creative, teachable and inspirational in sense of video making

[@racheledwards2352]

Hippos: "Oh, there goes the neighborhood. Crocs where we sunbathe."

[@DilanPerera1]

Croc: I'm going to bite you! Hippo: Come back with bigger jaws!

[@gladysdavis9447]

The Hippopotamus is in control. Love it.

[@jjrmorenojm]

They normally don't fight each other. It's not worth the fight. So they share the environment but stay out of each other's way.

[@HulkVahkiin]

She doesnt challenged them lol. She just irritates them away lol

[@strongman5770]

I didn't know that crocodiles can being nice and humble ... 😂 😂 And can see a baby and doing nothing...only adults hippo can make crocodiles nice and humble like this 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ElevateAboveElevation]

Hippos and Jaguars

[@JoelDavies-cl6nr]

I'm sure my mother in law is in there somewhere. 🤣

[@goldendigg8099]

Is so cool how hippo nibble to keep respectful even tho she can just chomp

[@seansartor]

Hippos are the cutest KILLERS in Africa 🤣

[@dubybelz3566]

Crocs: you aint gon' be just punking us everyday... Naxt day Hipp: get yo ass the hell outta here again " 😂

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

Hippos are capable of producing around 1,800 psi ( 8,100 Newtons) with their bite. In theory, they have a strong enough bite to snap a crocodile in half if needed. Also Hippo do eat meat as well.

[@deadinthebed963]

That was smaller FEMALE hippi

[@TenOrbital]

How baby hippos survive in a muddy soup full of crocs I’ll never know.

[@ameereduff]

“Watch out lil man” 😂😂😂

[@UserDontiAS]

Waw marvellous ♥️🥰 true Kings of the beach ⛱️

[@callumkent7155]

Hippos like we booked these sun beds

[@brandstradamus]

Crocodiles know who their master is.

[@Heikin-Ashi-Larry]

Hey she seemed pretty polite about the whole situation though!! She was like alright guys your times up it’s our turn now..😂🤣

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

I love this!!

[@demontreten]

Mafuta: This looks like a nice place to sit

[@dgrgic74]

OMG, these crocodiles are huge !!!

[@anthonyconstance-rj8uw]

This is a very good article and it's photography is the best.....

[@TheRedHorseman1208]

00:36 A+ camera work

[@scootermagee6680]

Majestic…

[@Chrispbacon99]

On the next episode, Crocks telling hippo and baby, come on out to the deep end of lake

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

The size of those crocodiles! wow.

[@NikkiAlley-li9qq]

Is it just me or does it sound like the hippos are laughing 🤣

[@clubcvc]

I still cant comprehend how hippos aren't afraid of large crocs.

[@deadinthebed963]

Cause he poses have bigger teeth generally stronger thicker hide etc

[@ChicagoJ351]

I think they all know each other. That’s why they aren’t fighting.

[@bowmanencore]

Such a jaunty tune. I should go there, push my friends aside playfully. "Move along, Mr. Hippo, Mrs. Crocodile. Hee hee!"

[@CruceEntertainment]

Imagine walking up to a bunch of crocodiles and saying “beat it!”, and they all leave.

[@leecowell8165]

whose gonna argue with a hippo? nothing. well maybe an elephant. size matters.

[@Jacob-Simonsen]

Crocs are wiser than we think

[@t.g.2777]

Reminds me of a beach in malaga 😂

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

Some of those crocodiles are MASSIVE. But Hippos own Africa's water holes, they're walking tanks, literally so dense with fat and muscle that they don't swim, they walk underwater. And like Crocs, their bites are also bone crunching.

[@erik6280]

The little bird at the end: 🗿

[@johnishikawa2200]

Evidentally in the hierarchy at the water hole, hippos are aristocracy, and crocs are dirt. Understandable considering that even the king of beasts - the lion - are unwilling to incur the wrath of an irascible hippo!

[@kentclark6420]

And hippos can glide through the water like a speedboat.

[@johnishikawa2200]

Actually , more like a torpedo . Hippos run on the bottom and push off from the bottom , thus propelling themselves torpedo-like through the water . Hippos are so dense that they sink . They cannot swim .

[@lenkurzynske8735]

The docile beast tames the killer! COOL♥️

[@IntuitiveUniversity]

Sounds like they're laughing at the crocs 😆

[@flesz_]

Cute piglet

[@Chosen1-561]

Hippo’s 🦛 ain’t no joke, anytime you can get a croc 🐊 to back down , you get props like a cop 👮‍♀️ in a donut 🍩 shop 🤔

[@ATokDiecasTJakarta]

When hippo and croc being best friends, And the reality theyre fighting alot