WATCH: Terrifying footage of a giant hippo chasing a speedboat

This video will totally change the way you see hippos forever

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by Fiona Day |
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When you think of hippos you usually think of those bright, colourful, hungry, hungry hippos. But did you know that they are actually fiercely territorial animals?

New footage has captured a large hippo appearing to chase a speedboat as the owner of the boat tries to make a quick getaway.

Hippos are not known to attack humans, but like most wild animals will get very protective of their surroundings, especially if they have any infants.

Watch the amazing footage below:

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