Answer : No, a Shrew is slower than a Chinchilla
The average top speed of a Shrew is 13 kph, (8 mph) while for a Chinchilla it is 24 kph, (15 mph)
Name | Name:Shrew | Name:Chinchilla |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 |
Description | 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. | Description:Chinchillas are rodents that are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They eat nuts, seeds, and berries. They defend themselves by spraying urine and releasing their fur when under attack. |
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