Answer : Yes, an Armadillo is heavier than a Mongoose
The average weight of an Armadillo is 15 kg, (33 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Mongoose
Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Mongoose |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from 4 to 30kg | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. | 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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