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How fast can hippos swim?

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Adult hippos can't swim. This may seem odd since they do spend a lot of time in the water. They hold their breath well and are adapted in many ways for semiaquatic life. But they can't swim. In fact adult hippos can't even float, probably because they're too dense, and although they look fat, their percentage of fat is low.

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Hippos Cant Swim :L they are too heavy so they walk on the floor of the river

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Hippos can run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Despite their size which ranges from 5,000 to 8,000 pounds, hippos are remarkably fast and agile.

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Actually, hippos cannot swim and, instead, walk on the bottom of the pond or river.

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Hippos can swim up to 7 mps.

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