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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
What is a hippo?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do hippos eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is a Honey Badger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do porcupines eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How large is the average lion pride?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do Suni live?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How big are porcupines?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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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Mammals
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