Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is slower than a Jackal
The average top speed of a Hippopotamus is 30 kph, (19 mph) while for a Jackal it is 32 kph, (20 mph)
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Jackal |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
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:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. |
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