hippo child care

Hippopotamuses are among the largest living land mammals, being only smaller than elephants and some rhinoceroses. Mean adult weight is around 1,500 kg (3,310 lb) and 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) for males and females respectively,[23][24] very large males can reach 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) and exceptional males weighing 2,660 kg (5,860 lb)[23] and 3,200 kg (7,050 lb)[25] have been reported. Male hippos appear to continue growing throughout their lives while females reach maximum weight at around age 25.