World Hippo Day, a giant celebration

World Hippo Day, a giant celebration

Hippopotamus mother and baby, Chobe National Park, Botswana (© jacobeukman/Getty Images)

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Feb 15, 2025The natural ice wall of Misotsuchi, Chichibu, Japan
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May 16, 2024International Day of Light
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Aug 3, 2026Colourful boats in Marsaxlokk Harbour, Malta
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Apr 6, 2024Himeji Castle, Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
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Sep 7, 2024Ganesh Chaturthi
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Jul 11, 2025World Population Day
A symbol of peace
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So close, yet so far
Butterfly, fly away
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Nov 14, 2023Russell lupines, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
May 31, 2026Highway through Xitai Jinaier Lake, Qinghai Province, China
It’s puffling season!