Hippo in the Okavango River, Bwabwata National Park

A wildlife photograph of a hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) partially submerged in the clear waters of the Okavango River within the Bwabwata National Park, Namibia. The image captures the animal's characteristic profile, with only its eyes, ears, and snout visible above the water's surface as it monitors its surroundings. Framed by the lush, green aquatic vegetation and reed beds of the Zambezi region, the scene illustrates the rich biodiversity of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), where the river serves as a vital lifeline for Africa's megafauna.