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What are the most important differences between the hippopotamus and the elephant?
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The most important difference between a hippopotamus and an elephant is size. A hippopotamus can grow up to 6 meters long and weigh up to 3,500 kg, while an adult African elephant can reach lengths of 5.5 meters and weights up to 4,000 kg. Additionally, a hippopotamus has a shorter snout than an elephant and its ears are not as large.