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.
I would rank the hippopotamus right up there with the rhinoceros in sheer power. I have seen two videos of rhino-hippo confrontation. In one incident, the rhino backed down and in the other the hippo backed down. As we know, more people are killed by the hippo, but that could be due to a number of factors such as the population of the animal and its habitat.