Answer : Yes, a Muskrat is heavier than a Hedgehog
The average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Hedgehog
Name | Name:Muskrat | Name:Hedgehog |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from .6 to 2kg | * West European Hedgehog - ranges from .600 to .700kg after hibernation, 1.1 to 2kg before hibernation. |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Muskrats live in wet environments in Northern America. They are excellent swimmers with a speed of up to 4kph in water. They have dense fur which traps air underneath it and also provides insulation. | Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. |
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