Answer : No, a Mongoose is not heavier than a Jackal
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 9 kg, (20 lbs) for a Jackal
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Jackal |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 8 to 10kg |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
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:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. |
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