Answer : No, a Mongoose is taller than a Jackal
For a Jackal the average height is 40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) and for a Mongoose it is 53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in )
Name | Name:Jackal | Name:Mongoose |
Height | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
| * Golden Jackal - ranges from 35 to 45cm | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 48 to 58cm |
Weight | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. |
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