Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or an Alligator?

Answer : A Hippopotamus is lighter than an Alligator

The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of an Alligator is 400 kg, (882 lbs)

Name	Name:Hippopotamus	Name:Alligator
Weight	Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs)	Weight:400 kg, (882 lbs)
	* Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg	* ranges from 360 to over 450kg
Height	Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in )	Height:n/a
Top Speed	Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph)	Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years)	Lifespan in Wild (years):30	Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a
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:Alligators are found in fresh water habitats in America and China. They are large and powerful reptiles, with strong jaws and usually grey, brown, or green colored scaly skin.

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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Name:Alligator

Weight:400 kg, (882 lbs)

* ranges from 360 to over 450kg

Height:n/a

Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a

Description:Alligators are found in fresh water habitats in America and China. They are large and powerful reptiles, with strong jaws and usually grey, brown, or green colored scaly skin.

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