Answer : No, a Mongoose is not heavier than a Skunk
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Skunk
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Skunk |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description | 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. | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. |
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