During a late morning safari in the Kruger National Park, we decided to stop and spend some time at a watering hole. The heat was already becoming uncomfortable and we thought it would be a good time to see wildlife coming to the water hole to quench their thirst. There wasn’t much happening at the watering hole when we arrived. While scanning the area we noticed one lone hippo bull resting under the water with just a small part of his back sticking out. Near the edge of the water there were three male kudu antelope, looking to quench their thirst. Everything seemed peaceful and quiet. One antelope then decided to walk along the bank of the watering hole. He carefully checked the area around the watering hole to make sure there was no threat before going to the water for a drink. The male antelope then turned around, assured that there was no danger and that he could now go closer to the water and drop his head for a well-deserved drink. The unsuspecting kudu immediately got a big surprize when he approached the water. The lone male hippo suddenly burst through the water, charging a few meters towards the antelope. The kudu clearly got a big fright and quickly jumped around and ran towards the nearest bush to hide. All three antelope then stood there staring at the hippo looking very confused by what just happened. Male hippos are extremely territorial and possessive. The big hippo clearly decided the kudu antelope came too close for comfort and he had to warn him to stay away from the watering hole that he occupied for himself.