Saltwater Crocodile (large bull) vs Hippopotamus (cow)

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Bolushi Hardcastle @collywop Hafstanni grippingwhiteness lincoln oldgreengrolar

[lincoln]

Depends on how big the croc is, gustave the crocodile has been said to kill hippos, not sure how legit those cases were. Overall I say hippo

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Jul 24, 2023 19:09:01 GMT lincoln said:

Depends on how big the croc is, gustave the crocodile has been said to kill hippos, not sure how legit those cases were. Overall I say hippo

I agree. A 5m individual would certainly lose but a 6m specimen could win. The weight difference between a 5m and 6m long crocodile is insane.

[Hardcastle]

Jul 24, 2023 19:57:45 GMT @ling said:

Jul 24, 2023 19:09:01 GMT lincoln said:

Depends on how big the croc is, gustave the crocodile has been said to kill hippos, not sure how legit those cases were. Overall I say hippo

I agree. A 5m individual would certainly lose but a 6m specimen could win. The weight difference between a 5m and 6m long crocodile is insane.

What kind of weights are we talking about with the absolute max crocs?

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Jul 24, 2023 21:20:32 GMT Hardcastle said:

Jul 24, 2023 19:57:45 GMT @ling said:

I agree. A 5m individual would certainly lose but a 6m specimen could win. The weight difference between a 5m and 6m long crocodile is insane.

What kind of weights are we talking about with the absolute max crocs?

Large individuals can exceed 1000kg. Maybe up to 1500kg, or perhaps (perhaps) 2000kg for the largest.

Btw have you ever seen a saltie? And tbh I'm quite surprised that you're not really into salties, since they are your largest (and by far strongest) semi-land predator.

[Hardcastle]

I like crocodiles, but for some reason actually prefer Nile Crocodiles to salties.

I've seen salties at the zoo. Never in the wild. I don't go to the top end, I hate too much heat and humidity.

Historically they lived in my river, but they don't range this far south anymore.

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Jul 24, 2023 21:41:13 GMT Hardcastle said:

I like crocodiles, but for some reason actually prefer Nile Crocodiles to salties.

I've seen salties at the zoo. Never in the wild. I don't go to the top end, I hate too much heat and humidity.

Historically they lived in my river, but they don't range this far south anymore.

I like Nile Crocodiles more as well actually.

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Jul 24, 2023 21:41:13 GMT Hardcastle said:

I like crocodiles, but for some reason actually prefer Nile Crocodiles to salties.

I've seen salties at the zoo. Never in the wild. I don't go to the top end, I hate too much heat and humidity.

Historically they lived in my river, but they don't range this far south anymore.

Who do you think wins?

[Hafstanni]

What sizes are we talking about here? If the Crocodile is close to the Hippo in size, then I think it would win since its armor is probably too strong for the Hippo's blunt teeth, while it could damage the Hippo with its sharp teeth and powerful bite.

[CoolJohnson]

Jul 24, 2023 21:41:13 GMT Hardcastle said:

I like crocodiles, but for some reason actually prefer Nile Crocodiles to salties.

I've seen salties at the zoo. Never in the wild. I don't go to the top end, I hate too much heat and humidity.

Historically they lived in my river, but they don't range this far south anymore.

Same situation.

I like the Nile crocodile better than the American crocodile. However, I did see the latter in Costa Rica.

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Jul 24, 2023 21:41:13 GMT Hardcastle said:

I hate too much heat and humidity.

I wonder if that’s specific to white people.

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Jul 24, 2023 21:20:32 GMT Hardcastle said:

Jul 24, 2023 19:57:45 GMT @ling said:

I agree. A 5m individual would certainly lose but a 6m specimen could win. The weight difference between a 5m and 6m long crocodile is insane.

What kind of weights are we talking about with the absolute max crocs?

Adult males typically range from 4.3 to 5 m in length and weigh 408 to 770 kg. With large 6+ m individuals exceeding 1,000 kg.

[Hardcastle]

Jul 25, 2023 11:19:18 GMT @ling said:

Jul 24, 2023 21:20:32 GMT Hardcastle said:

What kind of weights are we talking about with the absolute max crocs?

Adult males typically range from 4.3 to 5 m in length and weigh 408 to 770 kg. With large 6+ m individuals exceeding 1,000 kg.

Then we still shold probably lean towards a 3000 kg hippo, right?

I'm guessing you don't believe in the 8+ metre crocs? Like the Normanton Croc "Krys"?

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Jul 25, 2023 11:30:56 GMT Hardcastle said:

Jul 25, 2023 11:19:18 GMT @ling said:

Adult males typically range from 4.3 to 5 m in length and weigh 408 to 770 kg. With large 6+ m individuals exceeding 1,000 kg.

Then we still shold probably lean towards a 3000 kg hippo, right?

I'm guessing you don't believe in the 8+ metre crocs? Like the Normanton Croc "Krys"?

Since I didn't clarify the size of the hippo cow I guess I just assumptionally meant an average individual (1300 kg), which is what we're using.

I said a "large bull", not the "largest bull".

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Let’s analyse the two combatants, shall we? The hippopotamus has larger teeth and a wider gape as well as stamina. But the crocodile has more powerful jaws, armour, greater killing experience, and better swimming & maneuverability. For those reasons, I favour the latter.