Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is not heavier than a Dromedary
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 450 kg, (992 lbs) for a Dromedary
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Dromedary |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:450 kg, (992 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * ranges from 300 to 600kg |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:185 cm, (6 ft, .8 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):45 |
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:Dromedaries are large desert animals which people can ride on or use for carrying packs. They have one or two large humps on their on backs and can be cream, tan, brown, or black in color. |
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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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