2006-09-20 15:36:16 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Probably a tiny one like a shrew or a mouse in terms of life expectancy.
In terms of becoming roadkill it is probably the squirrel which is usually too dumb to avoid cars going by.
2006-09-20 15:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the whitetailed deer is among the shortest lived for its size. This is due to hunting primarily, but also CWD disease and accidents with cars. Take into consideration harsh winters and competition among the herd for food, and you have quite a battle going on. I rarely hear of deer being aged atover 6 years old. Almost all are 5 or less.
2006-09-21 01:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by prcla2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rodents and similar mammals tend to have very short life expectancies i.e, mice, rats, guinea pigs,etc.
2006-09-20 22:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by manny32085 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shrew- very high metabolism very short life span.Also likely to starve because it is difficult to maintain its body weight.
2006-09-24 22:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opossum
2006-09-20 22:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by Freddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋