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Rhino vs. Hippo: In a Battle of the Behemoths, Who Would Win?

By Ashley Haugen

Published September 7, 2025 Runtime 1:04

On the savanna and in the rivers of Africa, two heavyweights dominate their turf. The hippo, unpredictable and deadly in the water, versus the rhino, a land behemoth with a lethal horn. Both are incredibly territorial and aggressive, and neither backs down easily. If these giants collide, who walks away the winner?

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Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.

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