Answer : Yes, a Rabbit is heavier than a Squirrel
The average weight of a Rabbit is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Squirrel
Name | Name:Rabbit | Name:Squirrel |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * European Rabbit - ranges from 1.5 to 2.5kg | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg |
Height | Height:46 cm, (1 ft, 6.1 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
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:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. |
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