Answer : No, a Gopher is not heavier than a Rabbit
The average weight of a Gopher is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Rabbit
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Rabbit |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from .22 to 1kg | * European Rabbit - ranges from 1.5 to 2.5kg |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:46 cm, (1 ft, 6.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
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:European rabbits are also called “Old World” rabbits. They are the last of their kind since the ice age. It was believed to have once been confined to parts of France, but has multiplied. They now prefer habitats that are sandy and near sea level. They are nocturnal and spend most of the day inside complex burrow systems. |
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