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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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Hippos don't get there teeth cleaned that often. If they are Hippo's in a zoo, the owner of the zoo or a zoo keeper should brush the animals teeth so the animal can stay healthy. Hippo's get that bad breath from eating things they are not supposed to eat and from zookeepers waiting too long to clean the germs off the teeth.
How many children do hippopotamus have?
In most cases hippo mothers give birth to only one young one. But twins are also known to be born but at a pretty rare ratio.
How many hippos are killed each year?
It's estimated that 200 people are killed each year by a hippopotamus. Divide that number by 52 weeks in a year and you get an average of about 3-4 deaths per week.
How much do hippopotamus weight?
males ranged between 1500-1800 kg
and females between 1300-1,500 kg
here's some additional info from the san Diego zoo...
Weight: males-3,525 to 7,055 pounds (1,600 to 3,200 kilograms); females-average 3,086 pounds (1,400 kilograms)
Encyclopædia Britannica lists the hippo's mature weight as a hefty 3.3 to 5 tons, The Encyclopedia of Animals: Mammals reports it as a respectable 5300 pounds, and Zoo Animals: A Smithsonian Guide states that it is a mere 2500 pounds. According to the London Zoo, the highest recorded weight for a mature hippo is 8,920 pounds.
Is a crocodile stronger than a hippopotamus?
as the king of the river/ swamp etc al. the hippo is slightly stronger
but if your talking about hunting then the crocs are definitely stronger
How long are hippos canine teeth?
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.
it's the law of the jungle. eat or be eaten. kill or be killed
How big is a hippos mouth wide open?
The hippos mouth is 4 feet (1.2m) and its teeth are big too. See: Hippopotamus - The Hippo's Teeth And Its Diet for more information.
Hippopotamuses live in herds of 20 to 30. They are not aggressive, but are dangerous fighters if frightened or attacked.
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.
In greek history, they called hippos water horse's because they thought hippos looked like a horse very well, but the hippos spent a lot of time in the water so they called them water horse's. But then, most of the people in the world changed it to hippopotamus.
Why do hippos open their mouth?
Hippo mouths are big so they can fight with each other to see who will be the leader (or dominant male I think) or just defence. The mouth does not serve any purpose in eating because all they eat is grass.
Is the hippopotamus a dangerous animal?
They are very aggressive and extremely dangerous especially if you get between them and water
No. They are very territorial and VERY dangerous but not poisonous.
Do hippos live in water or on land?
Both actually. Hippos spend most of the day in water. It helps them control body temperature, protect them against predators, biting insects and sunburn, and take some weight off their feet and legs. But they don't eat much in water, and generally go on land during night to graze.
What does a hippo like to eat?
they like eating leaves, fallen fruit, aquatic and reed plants, low lying plants, and soft grasses
