Mating Hippo Was Suddenly Attacked By Rhinoc

Hippos are fascinating creatures. Are they a whale, a cow, or both? Despite their chunky appearance, hippos are actually quite athletic. They seem to have a reputation of being cute and bubbly (likely because of how rounded their features are), but anyone thinking that would be mistaken, especially if they were chased at surprising speed. Let’s take a look at these giants and learn: how fast can a hippo run?

Hippos look fat and slow, but that is only half true – hippos are fat and fast! On average, hippos weigh 3,500 lbs, making them some of the largest animals in the world. In fact, the only species of land animal that is larger are elephants. How fast can hippos run?

On average, hippos can hit speeds of 30 mph. It’s hard to imagine how an animal as large as a hippo runs so fast, but it’s true! Since hippos live most of their lives in water, running isn’t something they often do. Still, they have the capability to run at great speeds when they need to.

Watching a hippo run is rather amusing (unless you are what they are chasing). Their gait is more of a gallop, giving credence to their Greek name translation of “river horse.”

In the video above, you can see a hippo feel threatened by a large safari truck. Without much hesitation, it was able to increase its speed up to a gallop and catch up with the vehicle. Once they drive away, the hippo was then able to follow the car, showing just how easy it is for a hippo to put on speed when it needs it.

Mating Hippo Was Suddenly Attacked By Rhinoc Not Have Time To React

 

Mating Hippo Was Suddenly Attacked By Rhinoc Not Have Time To React