Which is heavier, an Orangutan or a Hippopotamus?
Answer : A Hippopotamus is heavier than an Orangutan
The average weight of an Orangutan is 70 kg, (154 lbs) and for a Hippopotamus the average is 200 kg, (441 lbs)
| Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Hippopotamus |
| Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 90kg | * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | |
| Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
| Description | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. | 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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