Is a Shrew heavier than a Ferret?
Answer : No, a Shrew is not heavier than a Ferret
The average weight of a Shrew is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Ferret
| Name | Name:Shrew | Name:Ferret |
| Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
| 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:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. |
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