Answer : No, a Mongoose is not heavier than a Lynx
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Lynx
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Lynx |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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Name:Lynx |
Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
* Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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