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Author Anybody know the weight of the north african hippo?
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this interests me neone any ideas?
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this was on the back of a pack of mini eggs the other day
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Hippopotamus amphibius

Physical Characteristics
Broad snout, large mouth, short barrel-like body and short, stocky legs. The nostrils are located on top of the snout and can be closed. The sparsely-haired skin contains special pores which secrete "blood sweat." This thick, oily, pinkish substance allows them to remain in water or on dry land for long periods.

Size of average adult
length: 12 - 15 feet
height: 5 feet
weight: 2,000 - 10,000 lbs.
Approximate life span is 41 years.

Diet
Wild: grass

Behavior
May live alone or in large groups of up to 30. Adult males compete with each other for control of a herd. The chief weapons are the lower canines.
Bulls have a loud roar that can be heard over a great distance.
Spends practically the entire day sleeping or resting in or near water; then emerges to feed at night
Normally stay submerged 3-5 minutes, but can remain under for up to 30 minutes

Reproduction
sexual maturity: 3-4 years in captivity, 6-15 years in the wild
breeding season: any time of year
gestation: 227-240 days
normally single births, birth weight 60 - 110 pounds, young can swim before they can walk and may nurse underwater.

Environmental/Global

Habitat: areas of deep water with adjacent reed beds

Distribution: African rivers, including the Nile and the Mara
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve106GTi
this interests me neone any ideas?


Dunno, ask your mum!
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Steve, Scientists have worked out the average weight of a tit is 1.5kg but don't yet know the average weight of a cunt, so if you could pop on the scales and let us know....
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I'm waiting Steve.
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its been settled already, we know the answer but feel guilty publishing it on a public board........wouldn't want a legal case.

 
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