Answer : No, a Rat is slower than a Porpoise
The average top speed of a Rat is 13 kph, (8 mph) while for a Porpoise it is 23 kph, (14 mph)
Name | Name:Rat | Name:Porpoise |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:23 kph, (14 mph) |
| | * slow swimmer |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:53 kg, (117 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 |
Description | Description:Norway rats were once native to brushy areas and forests of China. Through trade, it was introduced to Europe. With the explosion of human population, rats made their way to every home they were able to. They are have brown fur and are sometimes called “brown rats”. | Description:Harbor Porpoise are among the smallest cetaceans in the ocean. It has small flippers and lives inshore, so is the best-studied of the cetaceans. Their loud puffing sounds make them easy to find. |
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