Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or a Platypus?

Answer : A Platypus is lighter than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of a Platypus is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
NameName:HippopotamusName:Platypus
WeightWeight:200 kg, (441 lbs)Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)
* Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg* Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg
HeightHeight:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in )Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )
Top SpeedTop Speed:30 kph, (19 mph)Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years)Lifespan in Wild (years):30Lifespan in Wild (years):6
DescriptionDescription: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 duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans.
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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:Platypus
Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)
* Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg
Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )
Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years):6
Description:The duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans.
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