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yes they kill the second most amount of people in the affrican safari
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agowith a bite force of
6.0000 pounds
per square inch
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∙ 11y agoVery much so. Hippos are very aggressive animals by nature, and will "mark their terrtitory" and attack humans when they feel threatened or to show their strength. This includes biting.
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∙ 11y agoAbout 2000 pounds
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What is a hippos defense?
aggression or retreating to its watery habitat
How many pounds per square inch is a hippos bite?
4000
Is hippo and rhino omnivorous?
Hippos and rhinos are both considered herbivores. And while hippos do bite other animals as defence, biting is not the same as eating.
What are the habitats of hippos?
hippos live in large rivers of central Africa and are concidered very dangerous animals. They have been known to turn boats and bite persons in the water wich have lost extremities due to the bite. They spend most of their time in the river waters.
What is strong enough to bite through a crocodiles skin?
Hippos goliath tiger fish and a White shark
Who has the strongest bite a hippo or a jaguar?
Hippos measure at 1821 psi while Jaguars measure at 1500 psi
How much power is in a hippos bite?
About 1800 Pounds of pressure compared to a dog's average of 350, or a Saltwater Croc's 4000.
Could you have a pet hippo live in your basement. If so would it bite you?
Well a hippo willl bite you unless you tame it when it is first born and you treat it like a dog, most inportanly take it away from its mother and other hippos
How powerfull is the bite of a hippo?
Hippos have quite blunt teeth, meaning they are not sharp at all and most likely will not puncture the skin. But, if the hippo manages to bite you with enough force, it could easily break a bone. They're strong, not sharp.
What is the worst bite in the world?
The Komodo dragon. The bacteria in its saliva is so toxic kills whatever it has bitten (if left untreated) within a week. The Brown Recluse spider's bite can cause necrosis, but fortunately this is rare. Hippos are also have deadly bites and can sever limbs.
Is a hippo a carnivore herbivore or an omnivore?
Hippos are generally considered as herbivores. While they do bite to defend and attack, biting is not the same as eating.
What are hippos mixed with?
hippos
