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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage home movie captures a hippopotamus eating green plants from a black bowl in an outdoor enclosure. The animal stands calmly, its thick skin rendered in a distinct purple-blue hue due to the film's color degradation. The setting appears to be a zoo or wildlife park, with a wire fence and wooden posts visible in the background. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain and slight camera shake, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century animal care. The final frame shifts to a young child in a blue shirt, adding a personal, archival touch to the clip.
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