Answer : No, a Mole is slower than a Shrew
The average top speed of a Mole is 8 kph, (5 mph) while for a Shrew it is 13 kph, (8 mph)
Name | Name:Mole | Name:Shrew |
Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| * only for short distances | |
Height | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:Star-nosed Moles live in the eastern part of North America in wet habitats. They have a hairless nose which is surrounded by 22 pink, fleshy tentacles, (hence, the name: star-nosed). These tentacles protects the nose when they dig soil tunnels to forage. | 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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