African Elephant vs Pygmy 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
Pygmy Hippopotamus
1 m
| African Elephant | Pygmy Hippopotamus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2700–6000 kg | 160–275 kg |
| Length | 5.4–7.5 m | 1.5–1.75 m |
| Height | 3.2–4 m | 0.75–1 m |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 60–70 yrs | 30–55 yrs |
| Gestation | 645 days | 190 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Wetland | Rainforest, Wetland, River, Forest |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Elephantidae | Hippopotamidae |
| Order | Proboscidea | Artiodactyla |