Hippos

Viral Hippo Sighting Reminds South Africans Why St Lucia is So Special

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 4, 2025 3,442 0

For locals in St Lucia, hippo sightings are part of everyday life, but for the rest of the world, the latest viral video feels almost unbelievable.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…

Chunkywon Gets His Own ‘Motel’ in Anticipation of His Big Move

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 13, 2024 536 0

Operation Relocate Chunkywon has already reached its next phase with the lonely hippo getting his own motel in anticipation of his big move!   Undisclosed Location (14 June 2024) —…

Operation Relocate Chunkywon the Lonely Hippo is Looking Positive!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024 736 0

A big relocation effort is underway for Chunkywon the hippo, and the wildlife loving community are making it possible!   Undisclosed Location (16 May 2024) — While one relocation is…

Hippo Who Took a Stroll in the Suburbs to Have a New Adventure 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 25, 2024 7,056 0

The viral hippo who adventured into the suburbs is heading on another adventure:   False Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa (25 April 2024)—Not too long ago, Capetonians were surprised to…

Only in South Africa – Hippo casually strolls into a Petrol Station!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeFebruary 24, 2020September 4, 2025 50,430 0

Welcome to South Africa… where a Hippo also gets a midnight snack from the local Petrol Station!   St Lucia, South Africa (24 February 2020) – A Hippopotamus either ran…