Answer : Yes, a Turtle is heavier than a Mongoose
The average weight of a Turtle is 11 kg, (24 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Mongoose
Name | Name:Turtle | Name:Mongoose |
Weight | Weight:11 kg, (24 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Snapping Turtle - ranges from 4 to 16kg | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg |
Height | Height:17 cm, (6.7 in ) | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):27 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Snapping turtles are freshwater reptiles in North America. They are tan, dark brown, and black, with necks and tails that are yellowish. They become violent when taken out of water but calm down when placed back in it. | 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. |
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