Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Hippopotamus viewed from the front and side
Description
Description

Always in a bad mood, and loving water, the Hippo or Hippopotamus amphibius, is among the most dangerous land animals local to sub-Saharan Africa. It is also called the common hippopotamus or river hippopotamus. It is large with a pig-like profile, loves to show its large canine task, and opens the mouth extra-wide. Besides, it has pillar-like legs and a hairless body. The hippo is an herbivore, grassing at night and remaining submerged in water during the day. Females give birth to one calve every two years. Males are larger than females and very territorial and prefer to be in groups when basking but solitary when grazing.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Hippopotamus' have a total body length between 9.5’-16.5’ (2.9-5.05 m), standing shoulder height of 51”-83” (1.3-2.1 m), and body width of 39”-59” (1-1.5 m). The typical weight of the Hippopotamus is in the range of 2,866-7,055 lb (1,300-3,200 kg). Hippopotamus' have lifespans between 36-50 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the Hippopotamus seen from the back and side lying down
Pair of elevation illustrations of the Hippopotamus seen from the back and side lying down
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
51”-83” | 1.3-2.1 m
Width:
39”-59” | 1-1.5 m
Depth:
Length:
9.5’-16.5’ | 2.9-5.05 m
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Weight:
2,866-7,055 lb | 1,300-3,200 kg
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Scientific Name:
Hippopotamus amphibius
Lifespan:
36-50 years

Drawings include:

Hippopotamus side elevation, front, back, lying down

Hippos, belonging to the Hippopotamidae family, are large, semi-aquatic mammals indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa. Comprising two species: the common hippo and the smaller pygmy hippo, they primarily inhabit freshwater rivers, lakes, and swamps.

51”-83” | 1.3-2.1 m
39”-59” | 1-1.5 m
9.5’-16.5’ | 2.9-5.05 m
2,866-7,055 lb | 1,300-3,200 kg
36-50 years
Hippopotamus
210.000
150.000
505.000
3200.000
50.00
603000
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Hippopotamus
29.5”-39” | .75-1 m
22”-26” | .55-.65 m
59”-69” | 1.5-1.75 m
353-606 lb | 160-275 kg
30-50 years
Pygmy Hippopotamus
100.000
65.000
175.000
275.000
50.00
5350
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Pygmy Hippopotamus