Incredible pictures show two male hippos clashing in an epic riverside fight

Staff writer

These incredible pictures show two male hippos clashing in an epic riverside fight - as they battle it out for a female mate.

The images capture the fierce stand-off between a resident bull marking its territory and a new male interested in a nearby group of females.

The two can be seen baring their fearsome teeth and swinging their heads at each other in a bid to dominate the territory.

Take a look at the amazing images that capture the clash in the video above.

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