Answer : Yes, an Iguana is heavier than a Hedgehog
The average weight of an Iguana is 5 kg, (11 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Hedgehog
Name | Name:Iguana | Name:Hedgehog |
Weight | Weight:5 kg, (11 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Common Green Iguana - ranges from 4 to 6kg | * West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation. |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Common green iguanas live throughout Central to South America and it is the largest known lizard that loves to dwell on tree canopies. They act frozen when threatened but once caught, it will whip its tail and rotate wildly. Its skin is traded as luxury leather. | 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. |
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