Answer : No, a Shrew is not heavier than a Hare
The average weight of a Shrew is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Hare
Name | Name:Shrew | Name:Hare |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg | * Arctic Hare - ranges from 3 to 5kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:60 cm, (1 ft, 11.6 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
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:The Arctic Hare is a small rabbit like animal which is able to live in harsh environments. They are found in northern regions of the Arctic Circle, mainly in parts of Northern America, Europe and the North Pole. Their movement resembles that of a kangaroo, hopping off its back. Their thick coat changes color from white during winter to brownish-gray to gray-blue throughout summer. |
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Name:Hare |
Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
* Arctic Hare - ranges from 3 to 5kg |
Height:60 cm, (1 ft, 11.6 in ) |
Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description:The Arctic Hare is a small rabbit like animal which is able to live in harsh environments. They are found in northern regions of the Arctic Circle, mainly in parts of Northern America, Europe and the North Pole. Their movement resembles that of a kangaroo, hopping off its back. Their thick coat changes color from white during winter to brownish-gray to gray-blue throughout summer. |
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