Which is lighter, a Mongoose or a Shrew?
Answer : A Shrew is lighter than a Mongoose
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Shrew is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Shrew |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | |
| Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
| Description | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. | 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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