Which is heavier, a Muskrat or a Shrew?
Answer : A Muskrat is heavier than a Shrew
The average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and for a Shrew the average is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Muskrat | Name:Shrew |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from .6 to 2kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
| Description | 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. | 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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