Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is slower than a Lion
The average top speed of a Hippopotamus is 30 kph, (19 mph) while for a Lion it is 81 kph, (50 mph)
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Lion |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:81 kph, (50 mph) |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:180 cm, (5 ft, 10.9 in ) |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 |
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:African lions live in the plains and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. They live in groups, called prides, and cooperate in hunting. They are brown to tan in color, and males have large manes. |
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