Which is taller, a Hippopotamus or an Oryx?
Answer : An Oryx is taller than a Hippopotamus
The average height of a Hippopotamus is 88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) and for an Oryx the average height is 120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in )
| Name | Name:Hippopotamus | Name:Oryx |
| Height | Height:88 cm, (2 ft, 10.6 in ) | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
| * Pygmy Hippopotamus - ranges from 75 to 100cm | * Gemsbok - ranges from 115 to 125cm | |
| Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) |
| 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):18 |
| 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:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. |
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