big splash in the distance arouses your curiosity. The path changes from forest floor to a sandy, river bottom as moans and roars begin to accompany the water escapade. A few feet away two pairs of bulging eyes and flaring nostrils are skimming the water, headed right for you. Although mesmerized with the sheer size of these river hippos, the need to seek higher ground becomes apparent. So you dash down the riverâs path, the hippos swimming seemingly right alongside you.  continue...