Is an Opossum heavier than a Shrew?
Answer : Yes, an Opossum is heavier than a Shrew
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Shrew
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Shrew |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
| Description | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. | Description:Elephant shrews live throughout Africa and are also called “jumping shrews” because they have long back legs and can hop like a rabbit. The nose of this small mammal resembles the elephant’s trunk. |
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