Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or a Shrew?
Answer : A Shrew is lighter than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of a Shrew is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Shrew |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
| 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:Elephant shrews live throughout Africa and are also called “jumping shrews” because they have long back legs and can hop like a rabbit. The nose of this small mammal resembles the elephant’s trunk. |
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