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00:00 2 wildest animals of Africa, both of them big and dangerous.
00:09 Hippo vs Rhino
00:10 Aggressiveness
00:18 Rhinos are one of the most magnificent creatures in the animal kingdom, known for their massive
00:23 size and powerful presence.
00:25 In addition to territorial behaviors, rhinos can also be aggressive when they feel threatened
00:31 or cornered.
00:32 This is why it is important for us to give them plenty of space and respect their personal
00:38 boundaries when observing them in the wild.
00:44 Hippos may look cute and cuddly, but these animals are actually one of the most aggressive
00:49 and dangerous creatures in the wild.
00:51 They live in close-knit family groups and will defend their territory against any perceived
00:56 threat.
00:58 Muscularity
00:59 Hippos are incredibly bulky, with a dense layer of muscle that makes up much of their
01:06 weight.
01:07 They have a powerful jaw and large teeth that they use for crushing and grinding food.
01:13 Their short legs are also incredibly strong and support their weight, which can reach
01:18 up to 3,300 pounds.
01:28 Rhinos on the other hand have a more compact build, with a muscular and heavily armored
01:33 body.
01:34 They are incredibly powerful, with the ability to charge at high speeds and deliver devastating
01:40 blows with their horn.
01:42 Despite their relatively short legs, rhinos are incredibly agile and can make quick turns
01:48 and sudden stops, making them difficult to evade.
01:53 Bite force
01:54 How strong are these animals can bite?
01:58 The bite force of a rhino is around 1,400 psi.
02:02 They consume up to 110 pounds of grass in order to sustain their massive bodies.
02:12 Hippo has a bite force of around 2,000 psi, making it one of the strongest bite forces
02:18 of any land mammal.
02:20 They are known to consume up to 150 pounds of grass each night.
02:29 Athletic
02:33 Rhinos and hippos have different athletic abilities.
02:36 Rhinos are known for their speed.
02:39 They can run up to 40 miles per hour.
02:41 When an enduring rhino defends itself against a predator or another rhino, it doesn't use
02:47 its horn to guard its opponent.
02:49 Instead, it slashes and gouges viciously with the long, sharp incisors and canine teeth
02:56 on its lower jaw.
03:04 Hippos on the other hand are known for their agility and power in water.
03:09 They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater.
03:15 In terms of terrestrial mobility, hippos are slow and bulky, while rhinos are relatively
03:21 nimble.
03:29 Intelligence
03:33 Rhinos are considered to have average intelligence for mammals of their size.
03:38 They have good memory and are capable of learning from experience.
03:42 Relative to their large body size, rhinoceros have small brains.
03:47 This does not mean that you should underestimate their intelligence, however.
03:56 Hippos have a reputation for being highly intelligent.
04:00 They have complex social structures, good problem-solving abilities, and exhibit behaviors
04:05 such as tulips and mourning.
04:08 Hippos can sniff out areas where their hippo friends live versus areas where their hippo
04:13 enemies live, and they can do all of this just by smelling the dung in middens.
04:20 Both species are capable of complex emotions and have been observed exhibiting behaviors
04:25 such as affection, aggression, play, and communication.
04:51 Thanks for watching!
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