Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is slower than an Alligator
The average top speed of a Hippopotamus is 30 kph, (19 mph) while for an Alligator it is 32 kph, (20 mph)
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Alligator |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
| | * top speed can only be maintained a short distance |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:400 kg, (882 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
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:Alligators are found in fresh water habitats in America and China. They are large and powerful reptiles, with strong jaws and usually grey, brown, or green colored scaly skin. |
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