Why Are Hippos So Aggressive? (Africa's Deadliest Animal)

Hippos kill more people in Africa every year than lions, crocodiles and sharks combined. For an animal that eats nothing but grass, that is a strange record to hold. So why are hippos so aggressive? It comes down to territory, terrible eyesight on land, and a body built far better for violence than it looks. This video explains what actually happens when a hippo decides you are too close. 0:00 The deadliest animal you didn't expect 0:49 Why a grass eater is this dangerous 3:38 What sets one off 10:59 How fast they really move Subscribe — one wildlife question answered properly every week. #hippos #africa #wildlife New answer every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one. FOOTAGE & IMAGE CREDITS All footage in this video is licensed stock, public domain, or used with permission. Individual credits are listed above. #explained #nature #animalfacts