Hippopotamus vs Bowhead Whale
Who would win?
Hippopotamus toss-up
| Hippopotamus | Bowhead Whale | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.5 | Power index | 73.1 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #10 | Rank | #14 |
| 1.8 t | Weight | 75 t |
| 4 m | Length | 16 m |
| 1.55 m | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | 10 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 36 years | Lifespan | 100 years |
Hippopotamus wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (90 vs 71). Its power index is 74.5 against 73.1 for the Bowhead Whale.
Size matters here: a typical adult Bowhead Whale weighs about 75 t (82.7 US tons), roughly 42× the Hippopotamus's 1.8 t. Despite that, the Hippopotamus's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Bowhead Whale's best chance is its intelligence (72 vs 56), plus abilities like Icebreaker Skull and Arctic Blubber Armor. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Hippopotamus or Bowhead Whale?
Hippopotamus. Hippopotamus wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (90 vs 71). Its power index is 74.5 against 73.1 for the Bowhead Whale.
Which is bigger, the Hippopotamus or the Bowhead Whale?
The Bowhead Whale (75 t) is heavier than the Hippopotamus (1.8 t).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Hippopotamus is more agile (48 vs 34).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.