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The adult hippo's only real enemy (other than man) is his pool mate. They bite, maim, and kill each other. The bulls fight over females in breeding season and quarrel over water space at all times, especially in dry season. When seen yawning, a hippo may actually be threatening another hippo or just telling him beet it you shrimp.
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∙ 9y agoI would say that humans are the only real threat to hippos, since they are so large and can easily outrun most animals who'd try to kill one. They are estremely strong and very hostile, and could crush a man by treading on them, or ould snap one in half with their huge jaws. Lions who try to attack their young usually come out dead, or (if they're lucky) alive with a few broken bones and empty handed.
Their young, however, are often eaten by crocodiles.
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∙ 9y agoThe hippopotamus does not have many predators due to their large size and aggressive nature. They do have a few predators such as lions and crocodiles.
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∙ 15y agoAll adult hippos have predators. Its just the basic food chain.
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∙ 14y agoA hippo is a herbivore meaning that it only eats plants however it will attack if provoked but not for food.
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∙ 13y agoa hippos predator is usaly crocodiles !
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∙ 10y agono it eats grass etc.
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Who are baby hippos predators?
Nile crocodiles, hyenas and lions are the predators for baby hippos
What are hippos predators?
Adult hippos do not have any natural predators. But young ones are usually killed by Nile crocodiles, lions and hyenas.
Who are hippos predators?
Nile crocodiles, lions and spotted hyenas will attack baby hippos.
What are the hippo's predators?
Very large nile crocodiles can take down adult hippos. Prides of lions will hunt for the injured or old hippos.
What is hippos teeth use?
hippos teeth are used in grinding the ..planta and grass which they eat. their strong teeths are also useful in fighting aganist predators and opponents
Are giraffes and hippos the cheetah's predators?
Hippos and giraffes are herbivores and do not prey on any animal. The cheetah is an apex predator and really has no predators except for very young cheetahs that are taken by lions, leopards, hyenas and wild African dogs.
What are people doing to save the pygmy hippo from endangerment?
People are trying to find the pygmy hippos a suitable habitat. But, war in the area is preventing people from finding a suitable habitat for pygmy hippos. Most pygmy hippos live in zoos. In zoos the pygmy hippos are safe from hunters and natural predators. Pygmy hippos have plenty of food and water in the zoos. The zoo keepers breed the pygmy hippos. Also, some people are keeping pygmy hippos as pets.
What are the natural predators of a hippopotamus?
Hippos have no natural predators. Young may be prone to attacks from crocs and lions, but nothing will dare face a full-grown hippo, male or female.
What is a small animal that has sharp teeth?
a mountain lion. All predators have sharp fangs.
Is the hippopotamus carnivores?
Hippos are not normally carnivorous. They mostly eat plants, and by and large act as herbivores. Hippos are omnivorous though, and can become opportunistic predators. In times of drought, Hippos have been known to scavenge dead animals, hunt and kill animals to eat, and even have had bouts of cannibalism.
Who are the hippopotamus enemies?
The hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal and is found in Africa. They have very few known predators. Crocodiles, lions and hyenas may attack young hippos, but generally stay away from adult hippos.
What are crocodile's predators?
Crocodiles have very few predators when fully grown. Hippos are usually peaceful as long as the crocodiles don't venture them, and so are elephants. It is when they are babies that they fall prey to birds, fish, and even large insects.
