Which is heavier, a Puma or a Hippopotamus?
Answer : A Hippopotamus is heavier than a Puma
The average weight of a Puma is 86 kg, (190 lbs) and for a Hippopotamus the average is 200 kg, (441 lbs)
| Name | Name:Puma | Name:Hippopotamus |
| Weight | Weight:86 kg, (190 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
| * ranges from 67 to 105kg | * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | |
| Height | Height:75 cm, (2 ft, 5.5 in ) | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:45 kph, (28 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):19 | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
| Description | Description:Pumas are large cats found throughout the mountainous region of Canada and South America. Also called Mountain Lions or Cougars, these felines have a dense coat of fur to protect them from the freezing temperatures on mountains. They have strong muscular hind legs and are excellent hunters. | 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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