Answer : Yes, a Rabbit is heavier than a Shrew
The average weight of a Rabbit is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Shrew
Name | Name:Rabbit | Name:Shrew |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * European Rabbit - ranges from 1.5 to 2.5kg | * Elephant Shrew - ranges from .5 to 1.5kg |
Height | Height:46 cm, (1 ft, 6.1 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:European rabbits are also called “Old World” rabbits. They are the last of their kind since the ice age. It was believed to have once been confined to parts of France, but has multiplied. They now prefer habitats that are sandy and near sea level. They are nocturnal and spend most of the day inside complex burrow systems. | 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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