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If they are already dead, or if a hippo calf wondered off by itself and got caught by a waiting crocodile. Crocs will almost never take on a fully-grown hippo because of the highly aggressive nature of these animals and the fact that hippos always travel in groups. But that being said, a group of large enough crocodiles can kill a hippo and eat it. Normally, hippos generally kill crocodiles out of defense for their young and themselves.

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Why crocodiles are afraid of hippos?

Crocodiles are wary of hippos because hippos are much larger and stronger than crocodiles, and have powerful jaws that can inflict serious damage. Hippos are also known to be very territorial and aggressive, making them formidable opponents for crocodiles. In addition, hippos have been observed attacking and killing crocodiles that encroach on their territory.


Can crocodiles eat a hippo?

Very large crocodiles, such as the infamous Nile Crocodile Gustave (20ft+) have been known to kill and devour male adult hippos. However, crocodiles tend to go for smaller hippos and generally prefer gazelle and wildebeest over hippos, whom they share their territories with.


Do crocodiles and alligators attack hippos?

Crocodiles are known to attack hippos, particularly when they are injured, sick, or weak. Alligators, on the other hand, are not typically found in the same habitats as hippos and are less likely to encounter them in the wild.


Who eats the crocodiles?

Nothing really "eats" crocodiles, but in the 1800s an elephant was reported to snap a crocodile in half and then throw it at a tree. Crocodiles often get in fights with elephants. lions, rhinos, hippos, and other crocodiles.


Can a snake kill a hippo?

Of course a snake can kill a hippo.... i've seen a video there an anaconda killed and swallowed hole the hippo. That fight was no contest the anaconda won. If there is a fight: hippo vs anaconda, the anaconda wins. Hippos often meet crocodiles, the crocodile kill and eat the hippo too, as the anaconda. Crocodiles beat anaconda.

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Do alligators eat hippos?

Hippos and alligators don't live in the same regions. Hippos do kill crocodiles, but they don't eat them.


Do crocs eat hippos?

yes actually crocodiles eat hippos that are between 3 o 4 months when they areAWAY from their mother or family


What do crocodiles eat in captivity?

adult crocodiles eat fish, turtles, zebra, hippos, big cats and humans! babt crocodiles like insects and frogs hope this helped you out!


What does nile crocodiles eat?

Nile crocodiles eat fish, reptiles, turtles, birds, antelopes, warthogs, wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, and young hippos.


Does a hippo eat a croccidles?

Hippos are herbivores, so they don't eat meat. However, they have been known to kill crocodiles. In a few cases, hippos act as scavengers, but I don't think they are known to have eaten dead crocodiles.


Do aligators eat hippos?

Crocodiles eat dead ones, or may take a baby from time to time.


What is the enemies of a Nile Crocodile?

Rock pythons eat young crocodiles, but never adults. Hippos dominate over crocodiles in fights.


What can kill crocodiles?

Rhinos, elephants, hunters, and mostly hippos. Lions, leopards, tigers, and jaguars can kill crocodiles depending on the size of the crocodiles.


What are the enemies Nile crocodile?

Hippos are threats to adults, but do not eat them. Young nile crocodiles are prey for rock pythons.


Why crocodiles are afraid of hippos?

Crocodiles are wary of hippos because hippos are much larger and stronger than crocodiles, and have powerful jaws that can inflict serious damage. Hippos are also known to be very territorial and aggressive, making them formidable opponents for crocodiles. In addition, hippos have been observed attacking and killing crocodiles that encroach on their territory.


Do elephants eat hippos?

Hippos only eat plants, because they are herbivores. Any animals they kill are out of self defense. Although they can kill even lions or crocodiles, they would not be able to kill an elephant.


What is a hippos prey and predateor?

Hippos don't hunt other animals. They are herbivores. Only very large crocodiles can kill adult hippos. Lion prides take on injured, old, or sick adult hippos. Young hippos are prey for lions and crocodiles.