When the 💩 hits the fan. Hippos fan their faeces as a form of territorial marking and communication. This unusual behaviour is known as “dung-showering” or “muck-spreading.” 🎥 @craighowes / @africansafarimag Lodge @inverdoornsafari Here’s why they do it: 1. Territorial Marking: Hippos are very territorial animals, especially males. By spreading their faeces around, they mark their territory and signal other hippos that the area is already claimed. The dung acts as a scent marker that can be de