Search
Skip to content
Kruger Park Hostel
Menu
Home
Book Accommodation
Safaris & Tours
About
About Us
Contact
Gallery
Getting Here
Discover
Hostel FAQs
Kruger Park FAQs
Blog
Volunteering
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?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions communicate well?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What does a Serval look like?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are impalas endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is an Eland?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How big are porcupines?
Do leopards roar?
What is an impala?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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
Topics
General Info
Health and Safety
Mammals
Snakes
History
Flora
Birds
Insects
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?
Quiz