Answer : No, an Orangutan is not heavier than a Hog
The average weight of an Orangutan is 70 kg, (154 lbs) versus 200 kg, (441 lbs) for a Hog
Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Hog |
Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 90kg | * Forest Hog - ranges from 180 to 275kg |
Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:90 cm, (2 ft, 11.4 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:n/a |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):11 |
Description | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. | Description:Forest hogs are the largest of wild pigs and are mainly found in Africa. They are shy and anti-social. Still, these boar-like mammals engage in two forms of fighting: snout pushing and forehead ramming. |
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