Who would win — African Lion vs Hippo?

Hippo would beat African Lion. The mighty Lion, with a battle helmet mane, lets out a fearsome sound, hoping to strike terror!

African Lion portrait

African Lion

animals

"King of the pride."

Power
90
Speed
78
Smarts
72
Roar of Terr
85
Hippo portrait

Hippo

animals

Winner

"River wrecker."

Power
95
Speed
60
Smarts
55
Crushing Jaw
94

Battle breakdown

The mighty Lion, with a battle helmet mane, lets out a fearsome sound, hoping to strike terror! But the Hippo, a true river wrecker, just widens its impressive jaws. With a powerful charge, the Hippo closes the gap, showcasing why it's considered the most dangerous in the land. The Lion stands no chance against that crushing force!

How they stack up — facts, stats & context

Both African Lion and Hippo are animalss, making this a head-to-head within the same class.

Stat advantages

  • Speed: African Lion leads (78 vs 60) — a 18-point gap.
  • Smarts: African Lion leads (72 vs 55) — a 17-point gap.
  • Roar of Terror: Hippo leads (85 vs 94) — a 9-point gap.
  • Power: Hippo leads (90 vs 95) — a 5-point gap.

About African Lion

  • Hunts in coordinated prides.
  • His roar can be heard 5 miles away!

About Hippo

  • Jaws open 4 feet wide!
  • Most dangerous animal in Africa.
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