Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or an Oryx?
Answer : A Hippopotamus is lighter than an Oryx
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs)
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Oryx |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
| 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:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. |
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