Answer : Yes, a Hippopotamus is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Gopher
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
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):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:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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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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