Which is lighter, a Hippopotamus or a Prairiedog?
Answer : A Prairiedog is lighter than a Hippopotamus
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) and the average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Prairiedog |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| 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:Mexican Prairie dogs live only in the grassland valleys of Mexico. They have mouse-like ears and blunt noses, and usually develop and thicken their fur during winter. Their large auditory glands can pick up sounds ranging from 29 to 26,000 Hz. |
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