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Title: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 16, 2023, 08:11:25 PM
Whoops.  I'm not sure of all the details but it could be 35+ humans no longer here on Earth. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on May 16, 2023, 08:34:04 PM
Humans are delicious.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: tower912 on May 16, 2023, 08:37:53 PM
https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/pygmy-hippo-attacks-kills-sitatunga-at-john-ball-zoo/

Pigmy hippo in Grand Rapids.   
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on May 16, 2023, 08:38:10 PM
Gotta shoot the Hippo
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 16, 2023, 08:39:16 PM
Humans are delicious.

I'm reading conflicting  reports but apparently a Hippo was unhappy and took out a small boat.  It may only be 25.  I will just say Ziggy that's not an animal one trifles with assuming they have a double digit IQ.  Weight doesn't inhibit them from running in the 25 mph range. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MU82 on May 16, 2023, 09:32:05 PM
Hungry Hungry Hippo.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: lawdog77 on May 17, 2023, 04:22:50 AM
Hippo is better in a merlot sauce
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: mu_hilltopper on May 17, 2023, 08:26:17 AM
Come on, people.  Give us a link.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/africa/hippo-capsize-canoe-malawi-intl/index.html
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: real chili 83 on May 17, 2023, 08:56:05 AM
Come on, people.  Give us a link.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/16/africa/hippo-capsize-canoe-malawi-intl/index.html

No video?  Come on Topper.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 17, 2023, 09:43:46 AM
The Malawian government needs to do something about vessel safety or we should try to help.  This is relatively rare but was likely a mamma hippo with a young hippo being territorial.  Regardless, there are hippos and crocs all over this river and these canoe type boats apparently break down constantly.  There are drownings all the time.  Perhaps this is a wake up call to help impoverished African nations in concert with their endangered animal species.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: dgies9156 on May 18, 2023, 03:00:46 PM
The Malawian government needs to do something about vessel safety or we should try to help.  This is relatively rare but was likely a mamma hippo with a young hippo being territorial.  Regardless, there are hippos and crocs all over this river and these canoe type boats apparently break down constantly.  There are drownings all the time.  Perhaps this is a wake up call to help impoverished African nations in concert with their endangered animal species.

Smoked veal hippo. An African taste treat!

What do you think Chili? Up there with manatee?

Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 18, 2023, 07:05:44 PM
Smoked veal hippo. An African taste treat!

What do you think Chili? Up there with manatee?

I don't think Hippos or Manatees should be disparaged or ridiculed brother dgies.  In this particular situation I do feel badly for the humans that perished.  Clearly, Malawi has significant issues but I don't think we have a right to think our lives are more important than these species.  Especially as they are struggling to survive. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on May 18, 2023, 07:50:45 PM
I don't think Hippos or Manatees should be disparaged or ridiculed brother dgies.  In this particular situation I do feel badly for the humans that perished.  Clearly, Malawi has significant issues but I don't think we have a right to think our lives are more important than these species.  Especially as they are struggling to survive.

Hippos are cool with their crazy bite.

Mantees are literally dead weight. Fat blobs.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 18, 2023, 08:08:09 PM
Hippos are cool with their crazy bite.

Mantees are literally dead weight. Fat blobs.

Manatees have some stereotypes that are inaccurate.  They're not obese blobs, nor stupid.  Those in tbe Caribbean that have been kind enough to help orphaned Manatees have been amazed at how they interact with humans and their innocent and kind disposition.  They're heavy by nature but it's not their fault. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: JWags85 on May 18, 2023, 08:59:14 PM
Manatees have some stereotypes that are inaccurate.  They're not obese blobs, nor stupid.  Those in tbe Caribbean that have been kind enough to help orphaned Manatees have been amazed at how they interact with humans and their innocent and kind disposition.  They're heavy by nature but it's not their fault.

The Manatee exhibit/rehab center at the Tampa Zoo is pretty incredible. Outside of 1 or 2 true rescues that can’t be released, the entire exhibit is 10-12 manatees on the mend in hospital tanks and reintroduction.  Pretty amazing

Significant funding from David Straz as well
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 18, 2023, 09:40:49 PM
The Manatee exhibit/rehab center at the Tampa Zoo is pretty incredible. Outside of 1 or 2 true rescues that can’t be released, the entire exhibit is 10-12 manatees on the mend in hospital tanks and reintroduction.  Pretty amazing

Significant funding from David Straz as well

There are some tremendous people tying to help in Florida and parts of the Caribbean.  Manatees have been misunderstood for quite some time.  There was this talking point that they are stupid because compared to other marine mammals their brains are much smaller in size proportionally.  However, marine biologists are learning more and it's actually nonsense.  They're incredibly social animals and learn things very quickly.  I get that brother dgies has some personal animosity towards them but similar to Walruses, their only so called "vice" is that they don't get full.  Different diets of course but I don't think fat shaming either species is fair at all.  It's their nature and often they go through terrible stretches of starvation. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: real chili 83 on May 19, 2023, 05:50:19 AM
Smoked veal hippo. An African taste treat!

What do you think Chili? Up there with manatee?

Nah, hippo is pretty pedestrian. On the menu in McDonalds in Cape Town.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 19, 2023, 07:04:14 AM
Nah, hippo is pretty pedestrian. On the menu in McDonalds in Cape Town.

You and brother dgies should take caution in your tone and absurd insinuations.  Hippos are extremely intelligent and very loyal to one another.  Needless to say their power and strength is undeniable and I would tread extremely lightly if you encounter one.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: rocket surgeon on May 19, 2023, 07:08:26 AM
you guys are giving arby's more suggestions?
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: real chili 83 on May 19, 2023, 07:13:09 AM
You and brother dgies should take caution in your tone and absurd insinuations.  Hippos are extremely intelligent and very loyal to one another.  Needless to say their power and strength is undeniable and I would tread extremely lightly if you encounter one.

I’ll keep that in mind.  Thanks.

https://eatdelights.com/hippopotamus-taste/
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 19, 2023, 07:20:29 AM
I’ll keep that in mind.  Thanks.

https://eatdelights.com/hippopotamus-taste/

Mickey-Mouse nonsense.  They're "slow"?  Oh, okay. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: real chili 83 on May 19, 2023, 08:01:34 AM
Maybe not….but tasty.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: The Lens on May 19, 2023, 08:40:26 AM
The Manatee exhibit/rehab center at the Tampa Zoo is pretty incredible. Outside of 1 or 2 true rescues that can’t be released, the entire exhibit is 10-12 manatees on the mend in hospital tanks and reintroduction.  Pretty amazing

Significant funding from David Straz as well

David Straz is Mr. Tampa.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 24, 2023, 06:25:17 PM
At what point do we just stop allowing people to visit Yellowstone?  Or give them 10 years minimum for forcing the murder of a baby 🦬?  Very. very, very, upsetting. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: GB Warrior on May 24, 2023, 06:38:22 PM
First the whales revolted, now the hippos.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: dgies9156 on May 24, 2023, 07:03:30 PM
At what point do we just stop allowing people to visit Yellowstone?

When Yellowstone stops being a National Park supported by the American taxpayer.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 24, 2023, 08:08:43 PM
When Yellowstone stops being a National Park supported by the American taxpayer.

People need to do better brother dgies.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: lawdog77 on May 25, 2023, 06:48:55 AM
People need to do better brother dgies.
The animals need to know their place, which is on our dinner table.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: tower912 on May 25, 2023, 07:04:03 AM
Well salted.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 25, 2023, 07:55:43 AM
The animals need to know their place, which is on our dinner table.

A baby 🦬 needs to know its place?  WTF are you talking about?  This guy interfere like a moron and is responsible for its death. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: Hards Alumni on May 25, 2023, 10:27:52 AM
At what point do we just stop allowing people to visit Yellowstone?  Or give them 10 years minimum for forcing the murder of a baby 🦬?  Very. very, very, upsetting.

Sucks, but they're not endangered.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on May 26, 2023, 09:49:05 PM
Orcas have been taking out boats pretty regularly on the Iberian peninsula.  This could be a reaction to pollution? 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 27, 2023, 12:36:46 AM
Orcas have been taking out boats pretty regularly on the Iberian peninsula.  This could be a reaction to pollution?

(https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/zoo-tv-series/images/8/82/Zoo_season_3_poster.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171019134824)
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: dgies9156 on May 28, 2023, 03:26:44 PM
A baby 🦬 needs to know its place?  WTF are you talking about?  This guy interfere like a moron and is responsible for its death.

Buffalo veal. Mmmmmmmm.

Light cherry smoke enhances the flavor dramatically.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: CreightonWarrior on May 28, 2023, 05:35:02 PM
Orcas have been taking out boats pretty regularly on the Iberian peninsula.  This could be a reaction to pollution?
No, they’re just dicks.
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on May 28, 2023, 07:39:04 PM
Orcas have been taking out boats pretty regularly on the Iberian peninsula.  This could be a reaction to pollution?
The real danger is that they have started to cross breed.
(https://images2.imgbox.com/be/25/nHqGcMcc_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/nHqGcMcc)
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on May 29, 2023, 09:18:45 PM
Had alpaca cutlets this weekend.  Strong necks
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: dgies9156 on May 30, 2023, 08:49:29 AM
Had alpaca cutlets this weekend.  Strong necks

Chili makes a mean Alpaca
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on June 23, 2023, 04:51:53 PM
No, they’re just dicks.

They seem to be in full attack mode in recent months.  Perhaps they are trying to send us an important message. 
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on June 23, 2023, 05:31:20 PM
They seem to be in full attack mode in recent months.  Perhaps they are trying to send us an important message.
That they find us tasty?
Title: Re: Hippo in Malawi
Post by: MuggsyB on June 23, 2023, 06:55:45 PM
That they find us tasty?

Nope.  This is a far more complex situation based on their history of encounters with humans in the wild.