Hippo
Hippopotamus amphibius
Weight | 1000-2000kg | 1000-1700kg |
Shoulder height | 1.5m | 1.5m |
Roland ward | 25″ | - |
SCI | 50″ | - |
Hippos spend most of the daylight hours in water or baying in the sun next to water. They start feeding on mostly short grass in the late cool hours of the day and night. They travel big distances to feed and consume only about 40kg of grass a night.
What a hunter may expect on a hunt
Ambush close to water, good shot placement is essential or night hunting where they feed.
Equipment suggestion
Rifle:
- Minimum of .375cal
- Slower bullet
- Good quality bullet
Bow:
- Minimum of 80 pound draw
- Good quality broad head
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