Hippopotamus Tee

The Hippopotamus, with its massive body, gaping jaws, and semi-aquatic lifestyle, is one of Africa’s most iconic animals. Despite their size and strength, hippos are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with populations declining due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and conflicts with humans over shrinking water sources. Spending their days submerged in rivers and lakes and emerging at night to graze, hippos are vital to the ecosystems they inhabit, shaping waterways and dispersing nutrients. This design captures their unmistakable profile in bold linocut style, with the conservation status highlighted to emphasize the precarious balance of their survival. It’s a tribute to one of Africa’s great river giants—and a reminder that even the seemingly indestructible can be at risk.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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