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Close-up of a hippopotamus resting its head against a rock in the Chobe River, Botswana
Photograph by Michał Sitek © 2013 - 2026 | KETIS Society. All rights reserved.
BOTSWANA

When Your Tooth Itches

Chobe Riverfront, Chobe National Park, Botswana · Botswana

A hippo rests its enormous head against a rock on the Chobe River, looking as though it has finally found a way to scratch an itchy tooth.

Along the Chobe River, I found this hippo resting its enormous head against a rock with one tooth clearly visible.

It looked less like one of Africa’s most powerful animals and more like someone trying to scratch an itch in the most inconvenient place possible.

I kept the camera ready and maintained a respectful distance. After all, when your tooth itches and the nearest dentist does not offer river visits, a rock may be the only available option.
Date
2026-01-01
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