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Young Hippo Mourns Mother's Death

After a mother hippo loses strength in her old age and dies, predators approach her body to take advantage of this feast. Her mourning calf makes a heartbreaking decision to leave his mother’s body behind to protect himself and escape fast-chasing lions.

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