Answer : Yes, a Koala is heavier than a Hedgehog
The average weight of a Koala is 8 kg, (18 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Hedgehog
Name | Name:Koala | Name:Hedgehog |
Weight | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 5.1 to 11.8kg | * West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation. |
Height | Height:73 cm, (2 ft, 4.7 in ) | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:10 kph, (6 mph) | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Koalas eat the eucalyptus leaves of trees in Australia. They have large, wide faces, white ears and smooth black noses which all make them look like small bears. They live a very low energy lifestyle and sleep 18 hours a day. | 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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