Hippo in Vigorous Play at the San Francisco Zoo

2,922 views · Published 10 February 2014 · 0:46 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: UC Davis · 2014 · Education

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This footage shows Brian Wilson, the hippo at the San Francisco Zoo, engaging in vigorous play behavior. Examining Brian's activity levels and patterns are an important part of UC Davis doctoral candidate Kristen Denninger-Snyder's research examining zoo and aquarium management of hippos in North America. Videography by Sandy Huang, reproduced with permission by the San Francisco Zoo.

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