Answer : A Zebra is heavier than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and for a Zebra the average is 265 kg, (584 lbs)
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Zebra |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:265 kg, (584 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Burchell's Zebra - ranges from 175 to 385kg |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:135 cm, (4 ft, 5.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:88 kph, (55 mph) |
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:Burchell's Zebra lives in southeastern African savannas. Unlike other zebras, they have more distinguishable wide black and white stripes that become more horizontal and wider towards the rear. On the neck and limbs are vertical stripes. |
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Name:Hippopotamus |
Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
* Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg |
Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
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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