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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.
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More frequently asked questions on the Hippo
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do hippos eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Suni eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do impalas eat?
What is a Serval?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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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Birds
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