![]() ![]() Still, if someone still decides to do so, hippos will defend themselves by living in herds. Besides that, their thick skin serves as armor which is very hard to break. Not many creatures would dare to attack hippos in the first place. Attack and Defenseįor hippos, the first line of defense lies in their size. However, when it comes to running, great apes are capable of moving quickly over rough terrain. And just like their counterparts, gorillas are not very endurable, and they can run fast only in short bursts. Gorillas are slightly slower than hippos, and they can run at speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h). Which results in catching their enemies by a surprise. Related: Tiger vs Hippo Speed and Enduranceĭespite appearing slow and clumsy, hippos, on land, can reach running speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h).Īlthough they can’t maintain high speeds for a long time, these bulky animals can reach maximum speed in just a couple of seconds. This means that the gorilla can lift a weight of 4,000 lb (1,810 kg). Researchers have also discovered that a gorilla can lift a weight that is 27 times its own weight. An adult male gorilla is stronger than 20 humans combined! It is believed that gorilla strength is about 10 times their body weight. That super powerful bite force comes mainly from the gorilla’s jaw muscles, combined with their bulky neck. Gorillas, on the other side, are equipped with razor-sharp canines, and their bite power is measured to be at around 1,300 PSI. They might look like gentle and calm animals, but these giants kill more than 500 people per year in Africa. They can open their mouth at a 180-degree angle, with a whooping bite force of 2000 PSI (pounds per square inch.).īesides bite strength, hippos rely on their enormous size, and they fight their enemies by pursuing them and knocking them down on the ground. The killing power of the hippos is largely fueled by their ferocious bite force. ![]() On the other side, hippos’ length is from 11 to 17 ft. Gorillas can reach heights between 4.1 and 6 ft. Whereas the male gorilla can weigh no more than 450 lbs (204 kg), almost 10 times less than hippos. A fully grown male hippo can weigh anywhere from 3,300 to 4,000 lbs. When it comes to size, hippos have a big advantage over gorillas. Still, adult male hippos are protective of their groups, and to scare off potential enemies, hippos open their big mouths and display their deadly teeth. Their temperament can be reflected in the fact that adult hippos sometimes kill younger ones for no particular reason. On land, they usually ignore other individuals. However, what’s interesting, is that hippos are only territorial in the water. On the flip side, hippos are extremely territorial and often aggressive. However, if provoked, gorillas can potentially be dangerous.Īs mentioned, they live in larger groups, but they tend to be not territorial, and they are even tolerant of members of different groups in case their territories overlap. Gorillas are generally peaceful, shy, and non-aggressive animals. Today, there are less than 150,000 hippos left in the wild, and they are considered vulnerable species in terms of conservation status. ![]() Schools are usually made up of 10 to 30 individuals. Regardless of the similar physical appearance to a pig, these beasts are most closely related to whales, dolphins, and porpoises.ĭespite being highly territorial, hippos are generally social animals, and they live in groups called schools. Hippos are the third-largest land mammals, right after rhinos and elephants. These huge animals are most active during the night (when foraging), while most of the daytime they can be seen cooling off in rivers and lakes. The hippopotamus, also known as the hippo, is a large semi-aquatic animal that also inhabits Sub-Saharan regions. The most dominant and strongest adult male leads the group. Gorillas live in groups ranging from two to more than 30 individuals. Scientists were able to detect 24 different sound vocalizations. In general, gorillas are quiet creatures, however, they sometimes scream, bark, and roar. Today, there are around 200,000 gorillas in the world, and they are the most endangered of all ape species. Gorillas live in tropical and subtropical forests of Sub-Saharan. ![]() These apes are mainly herbivores, and their diet usually consists of fruits, leaves, and stems. The gorilla is the largest (non-human) living primate. ![]()
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