Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is slower than a Chimpanzee
The average top speed of a Hippopotamus is 30 kph, (19 mph) while for a Chimpanzee it is 40 kph, (25 mph)
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Chimpanzee |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:50 kg, (110 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):55 |
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:Chimpanzees are closely related to other apes. They are brown or black social animals which are indigenous to Africa, and share 98% of human DNA. |
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