Polar Bear vs Hippopotamus
Who would win?
Polar Bear toss-up
| Polar Bear | Hippopotamus | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.9 | Power index | 74.5 |
| S | Tier | S |
| #7 | Rank | #8 |
| 500 kg | Weight | 1.8 t |
| 2.6 m | Length | 4 m |
| 1.4 m | Height | 1.55 m |
| 32 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 18 years | Lifespan | 36 years |
Polar Bear wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (88 vs 70). Its power index is 74.9 against 74.5 for the Hippopotamus.
Size matters here: a typical adult Hippopotamus weighs about 1.8 t (2 US tons), roughly 3.6× the Polar Bear's 500 kg. Despite that, the Polar Bear's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Hippopotamus's best chance is its attack (90 vs 78), plus abilities like Tusks-First Gape and Riverbed Bound. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Polar Bear or Hippopotamus?
Polar Bear. Polar Bear wins this matchup 51% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (88 vs 70). Its power index is 74.9 against 74.5 for the Hippopotamus.
Which is bigger, the Polar Bear or the Hippopotamus?
The Hippopotamus (1.8 t) is heavier than the Polar Bear (500 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Polar Bear is more agile (62 vs 48).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works