Name | Name:Shrew | Name:Muskrat |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
* Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | * ranges from .6 to 2kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:n/a |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
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:Muskrats live in wet environments in Northern America. They are excellent swimmers with a speed of up to 4kph in water. They have dense fur which traps air underneath it and also provides insulation. |