Answer : No, an Orangutan is taller than a Hippopotamus
For a Hippopotamus the average height is 88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) and for an Orangutan it is 138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in )
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Orangutan |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm | * ranges from 125 to 150cm |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 |
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:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. |
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Name:Hippopotamus |
Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
* Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm |
Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
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. |
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