Answer : No, a Mongoose is not heavier than a Fox
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 8 kg, (18 lbs) for a Fox
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Fox |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * ranges from 5 to 11kg |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:62 cm, (2 ft, .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):8 |
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:Foxes are bushy tailed canines that can be red, brown, tan, or black. They are scavengers and carnivores, known for a preference for rabbit, and are smaller than any other members of the wild canine family. |
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