Which is lighter, a Mongoose or a Hedgehog?
Answer : A Hedgehog is lighter than a Mongoose
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Hedgehog is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Hedgehog |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation. | |
| Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| 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:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. |
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