Which is shorter, a Hippopotamus or an Opossum?
Answer : An Opossum is shorter than a Hippopotamus
The average height of a Hippopotamus is 88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) while the average height of an Opossum is 20 cm, (7.9 in )
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Opossum |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm | * up to 30.5cm | |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
| Description | Description:Pygmy Hippopotamus is the mini version of the common or river hippo. It has a rounder and narrower head, a greenish-black, smooth layer of skin that secretes a pink fluid (blood sweat), which gives it a shiny look. It also acts like a sunscreen to prevent dehydration. | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. |
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