Answer : No, a Hog is not heavier than an Elk
The average weight of a Hog is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 295 kg, (650 lbs) for an Elk
Name | Name:Hog | Name:Elk |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:295 kg, (650 lbs) |
| * Forest Hog - ranges from 180 to 275kg | * ranges from 225 to 331kg |
Height | Height:90 cm, (2 ft, 11.4 in ) | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:72 kph, (45 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):11 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Forest hogs are the largest of wild pigs and are mainly found in Africa. They are shy and anti-social. Still, these boar-like mammals engage in two forms of fighting: snout pushing and forehead ramming. | Description:Elk are like very large deer with enormous antlers and thick necks. They are among the largest of the land mammals and are the very largest in the deer family. |
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