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Hippopotamuses
The plant-eating hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal by weight and is often regarded as the most ferocious animal in Africa.
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Which animals would survive a flood?
Ralph Helfer was one of the premier animal behaviorists in America in the 1960's and 70's, and had property in Southern California that became a nature refuge. In 1969, there was a series of torrential downpours that contributed to flooding in the area, and nine of Helfer's 1500 animals were lost.
Is hippo stronger than anoconda?
well it depends on how big the snake is and it depends on how big the hippo is so there really isn't a difference
or if the snake is poison so really it is a tie
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How do hippos breath out of water?
Hippos can't breathe entirely under water. They have perfectly ordinary lungs to breathe with, so to dive they have to hold their breath.
However, hippos, like many semi-aquatic animals, have their nostrils placed well on top of their snouts, so they can breathe just fine with only the top of their heads above the surface.
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
How many chambers in a hippo's stomach?
The stomach of the Hippo has three chambers, but is non-ruminating.
How long are female hippos pregnant?
Female Hippos attain sexual maturity at around 6 years of age. Males reach sexual maturity at around 7.5 years of age. However, males don't get to mate until they are much larger and older. Hippos have a gestation period of around 8 months after which a single hippo calf is born. Baby hippos are born under water and weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms in weight (60 to 110 pounds). They are around 125 cms (50 inches) in length at birth.
Hippos are extremely huge animals. They are one of the largest land animals. It is the third largest mammal on earth by size and weight. The average weight for Adult Males is between 1500 and 1800 kilograms which works out to 3300 to 4000 pounds in weight. Females are much lower in weight and weigh between 1300 to 1500 kilograms which works out to around 3000 pounds. Adult Males weighing around 3000 to 4000 kilograms have also been seen and recorded. Male hippos grow throughout their lives and that is why they can grow to such huge weights.
What is the life cycle of a hippopotamus?
this is a idiotic question that i do not have an answer to. they are born mate have sex have kids get old and die. that's from my point of view
this is a idiotic question that i do not have an answer to. they are born mate have sex have kids get old and die. that's from my point of view
Are hippopotamus amphibians or reptiles?
Technically, no. They're closely related to alligators, but aren't actually alligators. Gharials (and alligators, and crododiles) are all crocodilians.
How does mother hippo care for baby?
1 i want to know about zoo care activities for hippopotamus calf
2 international rules or law for care of hippo
3 what steps to be taken against neglegance of hippo mother with 2 day old calf
What will happen if you swim with a hippo?
Very dangerous idea. I saw a Animal Channel program on hippos and they are not cuddly happy animals. They guard their turf and will attack if they think someone or something is on their turf. Hundreds of people are killed each year by hippo attacks in Africa. They are large and mean.
I like totaly agree with you i saw the same thing! also there are more hippo attacks then tiger attacks!!!!!!!!!!!!:oWhy don't you go look at a hippo and see for your own eyes...google.com!
How heavy can new born hippos be?
Female Hippos attain sexual maturity at around 6 years of age. Males reach sexual maturity at around 7.5 years of age. However, males don't get to mate until they are much larger and older. Hippos have a gestation period of around 8 months after which a single hippo calf is born. Baby hippos are born under water and weigh around 25 to 45 kilograms in weight (60 to 110 pounds). They are around 125 cms (50 inches) in length at birth.
What is the Worlds fattest hippo?
Hippos are extremely huge animals. They are one of the largest land animals. It is the third largest mammal on earth by size and weight. The average weight for Adult Males is between 1500 and 1800 kilograms which works out to 3300 to 4000 pounds in weight. Females are much lower in weight and weigh between 1300 to 1500 kilograms which works out to around 3000 pounds. Adult Males weighing around 3000 to 4000 kilograms have also been seen and recorded. Male hippos grow throughout their lives and that is why they can grow to such huge weights.
Are hippos ornivore or omnivore?
carniverous? Extremely, Extremely, rarely. Usually they stick to grass and fallen fruit.
But, like I said, if they're starving they'll eat a little meat from an already dead animal, but it's not good for them.
What is a hippopotamus's home called?
Hippos like to swim under water sit in mud hippos can eat up to 100lbs of grass
There is no name of the shelter hippos have, but they hide under the mud and grasses. Hippos sleep in the water but not under water.
What are the species of hippos?
There are probably only 2 living species:
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis)
The Malagasy hippopotamus (3 separate names) is believed extinct, along with another half dozen prehistoric versions from various habitats.
How much and how often do hippos eat?
-they eat about 130 pounds of vegetables a day -Hippopotamus eat fruit, grass, leaves, and vegetables -In a single night, a hippo may eat as much as 45.5 kg (100 lbs) of grass -HIPPOS EAT ALL DAY
What is the tallest hippos size?
Males are up to 15 feet long, 5.4 feet tall but are usually 5 feetl and weighs 3200 kg(3.2 tons) Although large males are 4500 kg(4.5 tons)
There are two species of hippopotamus, the Large Hippo and the Pygmy Hippo.
A 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 (measured up to its shoulder).
A full-grown, appropriately-named Pygmy Hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) may weigh as much as 270 kg and grow to a size of 1.5 meters in length and a height of 0.8 meters (again, measured up to its shoulder).
A male hippo can weight 7000 lbs, or 3200 kilo. and it is 11 ft long (3.3 m) and 5 ft tall (1.5 m)
Hippos can grow as big as thirteen feet long and five feet tall. They generally weigh around 2,600 pounds although big males can grow as large as 5,500 pounds.
A male hippo can weight 7000 lbs, or 3200 kilo. and it is 11 ft long (3.3 m) and 5 ft tall (1.5 m)
Hippos measure between 3.3 to 5.2 meters in length. That works out to between 11 to 17 feet in length. Their tail is around 22 inches in length. They are around 1.5 meters tall at their shoulder. They are extremely large for their height and length and can weigh over 3000 kilograms.
There are two species of hippopotamus, the Large Hippo and the Pygmy Hippo.
A 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 (measured up to its shoulder).
A full-grown, appropriately-named Pygmy Hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) may weigh as much as 270 kg and grow to a size of 1.5 meters in length and a height of 0.8 meters (again, measured up to its shoulder).
A male hippo can weight 7000 lbs, or 3200 kilo. and it is 11 ft long (3.3 m) and 5 ft tall (1.5 m)
Hippos can grow as big as thirteen feet long and five feet tall. They generally weigh around 2,600 pounds although big males can grow as large as 5,500 pounds.
Are hippo born alive or as egg?
Hippos are mammals I think.... so they must be born alive. Hope that helps?
