Answer : No, a Gopher is not heavier than a Hare
The average weight of a Gopher is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Hare
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Hare |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * ranges from .22 to 1kg | * Arctic Hare - ranges from 3 to 5kg |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:60 cm, (1 ft, 11.6 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. | 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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