Answer : Yes, a Hippopotamus is heavier than a Ferret
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Ferret 
 
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Ferret | 
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | 
|  | * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg | 
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:n/a | 
| Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | 
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | 
| 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:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. | 
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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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