Answer : No, a Rabbit is not heavier than a Skunk
The average weight of a Rabbit is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Skunk
Name | Name:Rabbit | Name:Skunk |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * European Rabbit - ranges from 1.5 to 2.5kg | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg |
Height | Height:46 cm, (1 ft, 6.1 in ) | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
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:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. |
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