Answer : A Hippopotamus is taller than a Springbok
The average height of a Springbok is 80 cm, (2 ft, 7.5 in ) and for a Hippopotamus the average height is 88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in )
Name | Name:Springbok | Name:Hippopotamus |
Height | Height:80 cm, (2 ft, 7.5 in ) | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
| * ranges from 70 to 90cm | * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm |
Weight | Weight:42 kg, (93 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:88 kph, (55 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):30 |
Description | Description:The Springbok is the third fastest animal on land and can jump 10 meters. Their jumping habit can be seen during and after rain. They are brown and white animals, similar to gazelles. | 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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Name:Hippopotamus |
Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) |
* Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm |
Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
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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