Answer : A Hedgehog is shorter than a Skunk
The average height of a Skunk is 18 cm, (7.1 in ) while the average height of a Hedgehog is 12 cm, (4.7 in )
Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Hedgehog |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
| * Striped Skunk - ranges from 15 to 22cm | * West European Hedgehog - 10.4 to 13.2cm |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. | Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. |
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