Answer : Yes, an Impala is heavier than a Mongoose
The average weight of an Impala is 40 kg, (88 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Mongoose
Name | Name:Impala | Name:Mongoose |
Weight | Weight:40 kg, (88 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from 30 to 50kg | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg |
Height | Height:85 cm, (2 ft, 9.5 in ) | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:The Impala dwells in woodlands where a source of water is near. Males have S-shaped horns but both sexes are covered with red-brown hair which pales on the sides. They feed mostly on grass. They can leap up to 3 meters in the air to outrun a predator. | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. |
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