Castrating a Hippo Is More Difficult Than You Might Think

[misg]

I've been told that hippos kill more people than lions.

That being the case, if I'm ever near a hippo, I'm going to strenuously deny having ever even heard of this article.

The Zulu tribe in South Africa. Were said to say that their greatest warriors were hippos on lions. So I'm guessing they knew the danger and power of a hippo.

 

[Something Amyss]

Castrating a Hippo Is More Difficult Than You Might Think

I never particularly thought of hippo castration as particularly easy.

 

[ckam]

Well, I just hope that I don't ever need the knowledge to do this. Interesting, nonetheless.

 

[Alcamonic]

This screams for a game to be made on the topic.

Call it 'Horny, Horny Hippo'.

I spot DLC for Surgeon Simulator incoming shortly!

 

[Grabehn]

Can there be something like "News/new stuff/random shit" instead of just putting everything together? Or at least something like "gaming news/random news".

 

[Alcamonic]

Hard-hitting journalism, right there.

I would say it was more deep digging.

 

[marurder]

Hard-hitting journalism, right there.

I would say it was more deep digging.

Well, for the big scoop you need to do a little looking around.

 

[Storm Dragon]

Why did I click on this?

Same reason I did: Morbid curiosity.

 

[Pandaman1911]

This screams for a game to be made on the topic.

Call it 'Horny, Horny Hippo'.

Why don't you type that into Google Image search, mate. I think someone already made it.

OT, was chemical castration not a possibility? I'd certainly think that would be easier.

 

[IceForce]

I thought this article was going to be a parody of something.

But nope, it's deadly serious.

 

[Reyold]

Well.

I learned something new today. :[

 

[xmbts]

And today I learned about hippo testicles.

Everyday's a schoolday.

 

[EmilShmiengura]

The disturbing thing is that actually the Austrians developed this technique for entertainment purposes .

 

[MrMixelPixel]

The Escapist is asking the hard questions like always. Keep it going!

 

[loc978]

I can think of a reason... but only because of the proximity to christmas.
My mother plays these sorts of things incessantly once she has us all together on the day of...

Imagine the logistics of it...

 

[BoogieManFL]

My readings indicate that this thread is composed of 97.6% win.

 

[King of Asgaard]

My readings indicate that this thread is composed of 97.6% win.

Agreed, all we need is input from Daystar to increase that purity to 99.5%.

OT: Well, kudos to the Escapist for the most attention-pulling article based on its title for 2013.
I suppose this is the darker side of reporting on major scientific breakthroughs; Higgs Boson, Mars Landings, Hippo Castration. Truly the greatest of fields of our time.

 

[FalloutJack]

Castrating a Hippo Is More Difficult Than You Might Think

"What is 'The last thing you expect to hear about hippos EVER'?"

Alex Trebek: Correct.

GAAAAAAAAAH!!!

I have one question: Have there been any fatalities?

 

[Someone Depressing]

It's time, Bill... it's time.

I SAY WE RUMBA