There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Beverly Joubert: " Despite those dainty looking legs, hippos are capable of running at very impressive speeds – up to about 30km/h if they are really in a hurry! These typically languid mega mammals spend much of their time in the coolness of the water avoiding the harsh, African sun. When night falls, they emerge from the safety of their watery abodes to feast on grasses and green shoots. This galloping behemoth did not stay exposed to the sun for very long and soon slipped into a nearby spillway, content to wait for darkness before venturing out. "