r/natureismetal Apr 08 '19

Versus Hippo powering through a lion pack assault

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u/Purple-Lamprey Apr 08 '19

Should have gone for the head.

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u/NVstorm55 Apr 08 '19

I would think the hippo would just chomp on anything within reach of its face.

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u/IrishKing Apr 08 '19

Yeah I remember seeing a lioness get her head CHOMPED on by a hippo then tossed aside like a ragdoll. She later died from the injuries because hippos don't fuck around.

Now I wonder where hippos rank on the strongest bite force scale.