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Ar Pygmy hippos as aggressive and dangerous as the bigger species?
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Captive pygmy hippos can be occasionally aggressive, and their sharp teeth enable them to deliver severe bites, comparable to the wounds that can be inflicted by a tapir. Hans Schomburg, one of the first Europeans to capture pygmy hippos in Liberia, described how one of his captive hippos, a relatively young female, attacked him when he entered its corral. Had he not been able to divert the animal's attention with a sack of green food (which the hippo promptly teared to pieces), he would have been seriously injured. Another captive animal, a big male, also attacked him on a few occasions when he entered the corral, but in general behaved less aggressively than the aforesaid female. Wild pygmy hippos practically never attack humans unless they are wounded by hunters and unable to flee. Their common reaction to danger is to flee, and, unlike big hippos, they do not defend their territory against human intruders.
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are female hippos aggressive?
Hippopotamuses live in herds of 20 to 30. They are not aggressive, but are dangerous fighters if frightened or attacked.
Are hippos fast?
Hippos have been clocked at 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
How do hippos respond to stimuli?
Most hippos respond to stimuli in an aggressive manner. Hippos are known for their aggression toward people and have even been known to attack crocodiles.
Why are hippopotamuses dangerous?
Hippos are so dangerous because they are highly unpredictable creatures. They are also more aggressive than any other dangerous animal that lives in Africa, more because they are not afraid of humans and often cannot be seen, especially when in murky water. A hippo's jaws are very powerful and have sharp canines and incisors that can chomp a human in half with ease. Though hippos are herbivores, that does not mean that they cannot be very aggressive and unpredictable.
Do any animals eat hippos?
Hippos do not eat humans. However, they see humans as a threat. Hippos are more aggressive than most animals, so they are more likely to kill a human they see as a threat rather than run away.
Are hippos not endangerd?
no. they are just dangerous
Why are rhinos different from hippos?
The horn on its head is actually its penis and it is bigger than a hippos.
What is more dangerous a hippo or a crocodile?
hippos are very dangerous even crocodiles and alligators are afraid of them because if a crocodile/alligator harms a baby hippo it begins to cry and it's mother hears it so it's mother comes and sits on the crocodile/alligator :D also some hippos are more aggressive then lions
Are hippos bigger than lions?
Of course they are!!
Can hippos stand?
Yes they can stand. Hippos can also be very dangerous if they want to attack you, too.
What is the most interesting thing about hippos?
Hippos are the most dangerous of the larger animals in Africa.
Why are hippos aggressive?
it's the law of the jungle. eat or be eaten. kill or be killed
