As of today, in season, building toward peak (~August 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
In Katavi National Park, Tanzania, the dry-season retreat of water concentrates hippopotamus into a small number of permanent pools along the Katuma River and floodplain.
The crowding creates intense social interactions, visible predator activity on pool edges, and large aggregations of waterbirds that are most obvious during the late dry season.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Katuma River Main Hippo Pools |
| Sitalike Hippo Bridge (Katuma River) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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