Answer : No, a Hamster is slower than a Shrew
The average top speed of a Hamster is 6.4 kph, (4 mph) while for a Shrew it is 13 kph, (8 mph)
Name | Name:Hamster | Name:Shrew |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:Golden hamsters have relatively huge ears, tiny eyes and short tail compared to the common hamsters. Their fur is golden-brown on top which pales to gray and white down the lower area. They communicate by scent trails and show aggression through teeth chattering. They are also regarded as agricultural pests in the wild. | 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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