Answer : An Opossum is shorter than an Orangutan
The average height of an Orangutan is 138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) while the average height of an Opossum is 20 cm, (7.9 in )
Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Opossum |
Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
| * ranges from 125 to 150cm | * up to 30.5cm |
Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. |
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