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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 do hippos eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Suni eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Elands eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is an impala?
How large is the average lion pride?
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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