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∙ 9y agoThe amphibious African hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) can weigh as much as 7,000 lbs.
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The amphibious African hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) can weigh as much as 7,000 lbs.
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∙ 12y agoHippos eat tons of food a day literally half their body weight a day.
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∙ 11y agoEvolution. That's really the only way to explain it, as there's no other reasons why.
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∙ 15y agoA full-grown Large Hippo or Common Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) can weigh as much as 4 tons and grow to a size of 4 meters in length and a height of 1.4 meters
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∙ 14y agoTo support their heavy weight when they are out of water.
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∙ 13y ago1. It is harder to kill a 3200 Kg animal that could bite you in half than it is to kill an ant
2. It is natural for them to be that big
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∙ 12y agoyes
hippo bull weight.7,000 to 8,000
dump truck weight.2,000 to 7,000
full dump truck weight .7,000 to 10,000
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∙ 13y agoThey weigh 4 to 5 tons.
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Do hippos like sweets?
why do you think they are so fat
Why do hippos eat at night?
because they are fat
What type of circulatory system does the pygmy hippo have?
it has a fat circulatory system cause hippos are fat
How fat are hippos?
Fatter thant he fatest man that ever lived
Do skinny hippos exist?
Only if they are very ill. NO THEY DONT EXIST!!!!!!!!!Your question falsely assumes that hippos are fat; in fact most hippos you see are quite normal weight for their species. Their body build is mostly muscle, and there is very little actual fat on them. It is guaranteed you have never seen an obese hippo.
Do hippos shed?
HIPPOS OPPS sorry about caps! so yes hippos do shed! sorry if i scared your kids@
How fast can hippos swim?
Adult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.
What do you use from hippos?
the jelly like blubber that is found around the mid section of the fat hippo.
Why can't hippos float in water?
Given their size, one might say hippos can't float because hippos seem too heavy to swim. One would be wrong. The hippo's fat makes it buoyant so it can float very well. On the other hand Hippos do not really swim. Their method of travel is very simple: they walk, or bound, if underwater.
What is the difference between a female hippo and a male hippo?
male hippos are bigger,fatter,and meaner.Female hippos are littler,not tha fat,and and mean.......Other get online not here......
Is it possible for hippos to eat shrimp?
santa is a big fat hairy scary he she who sucks on dead people
Do feral hippos live in the amazon?
No. hippopotamus are native to Africa.
