'Please note that there is a Hippo around uMngeni Valley in a vlei area between Indulo campsite and sunset rock. Please be extra careful when walking around the reserve. We advise you to please report to the reception before going to the reserve. ' shared the WESSA team.
What you need to know
Hippos can be very aggressive, and run at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour.
The hippopotamus is considered the world's deadliest large land mammal. These semiaquatic giants kill an estimated 500 people per year in Africa. Hippos are highly aggressive and are well-equipped to deliver considerable damage to anything that wanders into their territory.
Adapted from - www.livescience.com
