Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or a Monkey?
Answer : A Monkey is lighter than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of a Monkey is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Monkey |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Squirrel Monkey - ranges from .75 to 1.1kg | |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:31 cm, (1 ft, .2 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 |
| 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:Squirrel monkeys have distinctive bright yellow legs and tails of up to 16 inches in length. These long tails provide good balance for tree climbers. These are extremely social monkeys that noisily move about trees in large troops of as many as 500. |
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