African Wild Dog vs Elephant Shrew
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
African Wild Dog
0.75 m
Human
1.75 m
Elephant Shrew
0.08 m
| African Wild Dog | Elephant Shrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 18–36 kg | 25–70 g |
| Length | 0.75–1.12 m | 10–32 cm |
| Height | 60–75 cm | 5–8 cm |
| Top Speed | 66 km/h | 28 km/h |
| Lifespan | 7–11 yrs | 2–4 yrs |
| Gestation | 70 days | 57 days |
| Offspring | 2–21 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Nomadic | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, scrubland | Grassland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Canidae | Macroscelididae |
| Order | Carnivora | Macroscelidea |