This is the adorable moment a sun-loving hippo was seen laying on its back, apparently in an attempt to tan its brilliant pink tummy.

The height of relaxation: The hippo was seen sunning its brilliant pink stomach.
The hippo was lounging around in the water with its legs in the air while it was making the best of the great climate.

In the beginning photographer Jackie Cilliers believed the animal was wounded, but it later on turned out to be chilling out in the water.

52-year-old digital photographer Jackie Cilliers captured the bizarre scene at the Kruger National Park in South Africa while on holiday.

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At first, Cilliers thought that the animal might be injured, but soon found out that it was just relaxing in the water while enjoying the sunlight.

” The pictures show the hippo pushing off his buddy, rolling over, relaxing on his back, and yawning,” said Jackie.

” The hippo risked being struck by its mate whom it kept pushing on to hand over.”.

” At first I thought that it might be injured or ill, but it happened a number of times and remained fixed on its back for several mins at a time.”.

” It seemed to enjoy being upside down. I was surprised and happy with the pictures, as were the others in the hide, a number of individuals were laughing at the antics.”.

” What I enjoy most is his pink stomach. I doubt I will certainly ever see this once again as it is the very first time I or anybody I recognize has seen this.”.