Answer : No, a Hippopotamus is not heavier than a Musk-Ox
The average weight of a Hippopotamus is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 260 kg, (573 lbs) for a Musk-Ox
Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Musk-Ox |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:260 kg, (573 lbs) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 160 to 275kg | * ranges from 180 to 400kg |
Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:139 cm, (4 ft, 6.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 |
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:Musk-ox live in Canada, Greenland, and Alaska. They have long hair and a shoulder hump. Their outer hair is coarse, while their under hair is fine. They have curved horns which are used for aggressive and violent fighting. |
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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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