Teeth brushing time by onewing

Teeth brushing time

Yesterday I posted a picture of this hippo with his mouth wide open. The reason for this was because, if you look closely at yesterday's photo, he has been in a bit of a fight with another hippo and is a bit battle scarred. The keeper had to give him antibiotics to clear up the sores on his nose and this was administered, disguised in a handful of grass and put into his mouth on a large paddle. Because the antibiotics tasted not too good (according to the keeper) he then gave his mouth and teeth a brush with the help of the hosepipe to take the bad taste away. The hippo seemed to enjoy this and thought it was great fun.

Today's main album photo
http://365project.org/onewing/365/2014-04-17
Ha ha he does look like he's enjoying it! I suppose it's only natural for them to fight.
April 17th, 2014  
A great capture Babs and what a lucky hippo to have such a considerate keeper!
April 17th, 2014  
I love hippos - this is a gorgeous shot
April 17th, 2014  
Great image Babs, love the look in his eye, blisssssss :-)))
April 17th, 2014  
Great shot :)
April 17th, 2014  
He is making a curtain of waters.
April 17th, 2014  
This made me smile. It's hard to imagine they're really quite scary creatures :-)
April 17th, 2014  
Boo
I love this, this is Little Hoo's favourite animal! So a FAV from us here!
April 17th, 2014  
Sue
Aaah, so cute!
April 17th, 2014  
Now that would be an awesome job. This is what my oldest wants to do (be a zoologist. )
Fantastic capture.
April 17th, 2014  
That looks like hippo heaven. Fav
April 17th, 2014  
Love your story, and it's a great capture.
April 17th, 2014  
Deb
too funny!! Love the story.
April 17th, 2014  
What a happy image Babs. Made me smile. I love it.
April 17th, 2014  
Love this one .The water is fantastic
April 17th, 2014  
He does look a bit like he is enjoying it. Poor guy! Great capture of this Babs!
April 18th, 2014  
wonderful shot
April 18th, 2014  
Fun shot. Sort of like drinking from a fire hose.
April 18th, 2014  
@paulaw @quietpurplehaze @annied @hermann @ibt @yaorenliu @tryingforsighs @huvesaker @sioux @karlow75 @cathy366 @dolphin @dgrynn @derekvickers @chimfa @eyesmile @lafish @kathiecb Thanks everyone I am glad it made you smile. I will carry on this story for one more day and then I will move on. Look out for today's photo.
April 18th, 2014  
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