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A hippopotamus lifts its head above muddy river water as streams drip from its muzzle

About this photo

A close low-angle shot of a wet hippo emerging from murky river water, with water streaming from its face against a blurred riverbank background. This natural wildlife shot works well for conservation content, safari marketing and animal editorial use.

Prompt: “hippo rising from a muddy river with water streaming off its wide pinkish muzzle, low angle at eye level” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically consistent image that closely matches the brief, with only very minor unnoticeable texture inconsistencies on the hippo skin.

Also searched as: hippo in river · wild hippopotamus · african wildlife · muddy river animal · hippo emerging from water

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hippo rising from muddy river photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Hippo Rising From Muddy River” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hippo-rising-from-muddy-river-42c9ed90) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “hippo rising from a muddy river with water streaming off its wide pinkish muzzle, low angle at eye level” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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