Answer : No, a Hedgehog is not heavier than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Hedgehog is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Raccoon
Name | Name:Hedgehog | Name:Raccoon |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation. | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg |
Height | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description | Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. | Description:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. |
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