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Alligator
An average American alligator’s weight and length is 800 lbs and 13 feet long, but can grow to 14.5 feet long and weigh 1000 lbs. According to the Everglades National Park website, the largest alligator ever recorded in Florida was 17 feet 5 inches long.
Nile River Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is recognizable for its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is similar in size to the White Rhinoceros; only elephants are consistently heavier. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it can easily outrun a human. Hippos have been clocked at 30 mph (48 km/h) [...]
