Answer : Yes, a Muskdeer is heavier than a Shrew
The average weight of a Muskdeer is 14 kg, (31 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Shrew
Name | Name:Muskdeer | Name:Shrew |
Weight | Weight:14 kg, (31 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Himalayan Musk Deer - 11 to 18kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg |
Height | Height:45 cm, (1 ft, 5.7 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:The Himalayan Musk Deer lives in the mountains of the Himalayas. They are a sandy brown color with some dark areas. They resemble hares with long ears and rounded backs. They can jump up to 6m. | Description:Elephant shrews live throughout Africa and are also called “jumping shrews” because they have long back legs and can hop like a rabbit. The nose of this small mammal resembles the elephant’s trunk. |
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