The Bossy Animal Club: 14 Members Who Are Not Afraid to Speak Their Minds

15. Never Judge a Hippo by What It Says

Potential Use of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 Camera Where to Purchase: Nikon USA; Average Price: $1,000* As with the world of animals, a photograph can be deceiving. Jean-Jacques Alcalay took the aptly named "Misleading African Viewpoints 2," an award-winning photograph, in Africa. The first thing that comes to mind while looking at it is that the hippo is trying to swallow an innocent spectator heron.

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A yawning hippo by Jean Jacques Alcalay (Comedy/Nature Image) To fully grasp the significance of this image, however, some background is necessary. The hippo is simply resting on the back of another hippo to take in his surroundings and is simply dozing off. You shouldn't judge a hippo by its mouth or a book by its cover.