Which is lighter, an Armadillo or a Shrew?
Answer : A Shrew is lighter than an Armadillo
The average weight of an Armadillo is 15 kg, (33 lbs) and the average weight of a Shrew is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Shrew |
| Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 4 to 30kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
| Description | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. | 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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