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A resting hippopotamus on sunlit sand has a white cattle egret perched on its back

About this photo

A sunlit hippopotamus lies on a dry sandy riverbank with a small white egret standing calmly on its back. This natural wildlife shot works well for safari content, animal fact articles, and nature-themed editorial layouts.

Prompt: “hippo dozing on a sunlit sandbank with a white cattle egret standing on its back” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed and anatomically correct, with natural sunlit lighting that matches the brief, only minor background grain that requires close inspection to notice.

Also searched as: hippo on sandbank · safari wildlife · african river animal · cattle egret hippo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hippo with egret on sandbank 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 With Egret On Sandbank” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hippo-with-egret-on-sandbank-91b149ba) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “hippo dozing on a sunlit sandbank with a white cattle egret standing on its back” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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