Answer : Yes, an Oryx is heavier than a Shrew
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Shrew
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Shrew |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. | 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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