Is an Opossum faster than a Hippopotamus?
Answer : No, an Opossum is slower than a Hippopotamus
The average top speed of an Opossum is 25 kph, (16 mph) while for a Hippopotamus it is 30 kph, (19 mph)
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Hippopotamus |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
| Description | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. | 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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