Trivia: What animal is suspected to have played a role in King Tut’s death?
A sphinx
A lion
A hippopotamus
A snake
Correct Answer: A hippopotamus
So why is this answer correct? : In a departure from traditional mummification practices, King Tut was buried without his heart or anterior chest wall. Some researchers have hypothesized that the pharaoh may have sustained crushing injuries from a hippopotamus — supported by Tut’s fractured ribs and fondness for hippo hunting.