How are hippos so dominant over crocodiles?

One word and one word only; size, an adult male hippo can weigh up to 3300 pounds. Where as on average a crocodile in Africa might hit 1600. Not to mention hippos stick together. read more

One word and one word only; size, an adult male hippo can weigh up to 3300 pounds. Where as on average a crocodile in Africa might hit 1600. Not to mention hippos stick together. They don't need the crushing jaws to get the job done they have tusks, a world class temper, and they literally sweat there own blood to keep cool. read more

So in those first few bites, a hippo can easily bite the crocodile's body or head as the hippos can open their mouth atleast to about 50 cm apart and the hippo's teeth can easily pierce into the flesh of crocodile. Crocodiles do have teeth but they are not big enough. read more