Hippopotamus at the Natural History Museum, London

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This model represents a male hippopotamus; male hippopotamuses typically outweigh females by several hundred pounds due to their robust build. When engaging in combat, males unleash thunderous roars and charge each other with wide-open jaws, clashing their massive canine teeth in the process - occasionally resulting in severe lacerations. Hippopotamuses have been observed taking on formidable predators like crocodiles and sharks. They release enormous amounts of waste into waterways, which serves as a vital nutrient source for aquatic plants that feed numerous other species. This model can be found at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London.