Milkshake! Hippo Watch

Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is on an adventure to find out all about hippos in South Africa. He tells all about the wheeze-honk sound they make.

With the aid of a flying camera, Steve Backshall and drone pilot Hansa get a rare view of hippos from above and explore how they got their name.

Steve Backshall spots a whale in the sea and explains how whales, dolphins and hippos are related. Using a special microphone Steve hears hippos underwater.

Steve Backshall gets as close as possible to a secret hippo creche where hippo mums and their young spend the first part of their lives.

Steve Backshall finds a hippo track and explains how hippos walk and run. Special night-vision cameras get a close look at hippos feeding.