Answer : No, a Gopher is slower than a Hippopotamus
The average top speed of a Gopher is 25 kph, (16 mph) while for a Hippopotamus it is 30 kph, (19 mph)
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Hippopotamus |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
Description | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. | 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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