African Elephant vs Hippopotamus
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Elephant
4 m
Human
1.75 m
Hippopotamus
1.7 m
| African Elephant | Hippopotamus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2700–6000 kg | 1500–3000 kg |
| Length | 5.4–7.5 m | 3.3–5.2 m |
| Height | 3.2–4 m | 1.4–1.7 m |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 60–70 yrs | 40–50 yrs |
| Gestation | 645 days | 243 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Wetland | River, Wetland, Savanna, Grassland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Elephantidae | Hippopotamidae |
| Order | Proboscidea | Artiodactyla |