Answer : No, a Mongoose is not heavier than a Cat
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Cat
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Cat |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:24 cm, (9.4 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 |
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:Domestic cats are preditory animals that get along well with humans and are kept as pets. They have fur which can be many different colors, such as white, grey, tan, black, orange, and mutlicolored. |
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