Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or a Mongoose?
Answer : A Mongoose is lighter than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Mongoose |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
| 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):12 |
| 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:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. |
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