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How big can hippos get?
Hippos are one of the largest land mammals in the world, with adult males reaching weights of up to 1,500 kg and females reaching weights of up to 1,300 kg. They can grow up to 4 meters long and 1.5 meters tall at the shoulder.
More information on the Hippo
More frequently asked questions on the Hippo
Are hippos dangerous?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Elands look like?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do Suni have any predators?
How do lions kill their prey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do impalas eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Lion
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Klipspringer
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