Answer : Yes, a Mongoose is heavier than a Squirrel
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Squirrel
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Squirrel |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
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:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. |
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