In March 2026, a 27-year-old trainee veterinarian, Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, died after being attacked by a pregnant hippopotamus at the Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari in Shivamogga, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The incident has prompted a government investigation and renewed public attention on how zoos handle one of the most physically dangerous animals in their … [Read more...] about A Vet Died After Entering a Pregnant Hippo’s Enclosure Alone at Night — Why Hippos Are Far More Dangerous Than They Look