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A relaxed hippopotamus coated in wet mud stands with half-closed eyes under bright midday sun

About this photo

A close-up shot of a hippopotamus resting in thick sun-warmed mud, its skin damp and glistening in bright natural daylight. This image works well for wildlife articles, animal conservation content, and educational nature materials.

Prompt: “photograph of a hippopotamus lying in thick mud up to its chin, coated in wet gray mud, eyes half closed in the midday heat” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed natural wildlife shot that closely matches the brief, with only minor softness on the far background mud.

Also searched as: hippo in mud · wildlife photograph · hippopotamus close up · african wildlife · muddy hippo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hippopotamus in wet mud 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: “Hippopotamus In Wet Mud” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hippopotamus-in-wet-mud-50235a7d) — 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 “photograph of a hippopotamus lying in thick mud up to its chin, coated in wet gray mud, eyes half closed in the midday heat” 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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