How Fast Is Hippopotamus?

Hippos can charge at 30 km/h despite weighing 2 tonnes. Highly territorial in their native rivers and lakes, they spend up to 16 hours a day submerged. Despite looking docile in zoos, in the wild they are widely respected as one of the most formidable animals in Africa.

Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in water — they can hold their breath for 5 minutes at a time.

• 6× faster than walking
• Spend 16 hours a day submerged