When Mum Wants to Sleep but Baby Wants to GO

Mum hippo is trying to enjoy a peaceful snooze, but her little calf seems to have other ideas.

While mum rests, the youngster hangs around looking decidedly less interested in nap time. Eventually mum gets back onto her feet, and the pair head off together into the river.

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