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Hippo, is the third largest terrestrial animal in Africa and found in many sub-Saharan Africa countries. Hippos are split into two groups, the more commonly known Hippo and the endangered Pygmy Hippos of West Africa. Hippos may be hunted in seven African countries, namely, Benin, Cameroon, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa, with the highest concentration of Hippos being found in the Luangwa Valley in Zambia. Although they occur in the Central African Republic, they are listed locally as a protected species and may not be hunted. In Uganda they may only be hunted as a PAC (Problem Animal Control) animal and it is unlikely that a permit will be issued in such instance.

Trying to hunt Hippo on land can be quite challenging as they have good hearing and will dart off into the water for security. Once in the water they can hold their breath for longer than five minutes and will breathe by keeping their head submerged and taking a gulp of air with just their nostrils emerging above the water surface. If you were detected during your stalk you may need to build a temporary hide or disguise yourself behind some of the riverine vegetation. Once the Hippos start to relax they will start keeping their head above the water for a longer period of time. Your Professional Hunter will then identify the bull and you will be able to take a brain shot. If you are a bowhunter, you will need to find a territory that is able to feed these animals to encourage them out of the water where you can take aim from a blind. An alternative is to wait along a Hippo path, a method also used to hunt problem Hippos at night.

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