Is an Opossum taller than a Squirrel?
Answer : No, a Squirrel is taller than an Opossum
For an Opossum the average height is 20 cm, (7.9 in ) and for a Squirrel it is 23 cm, (9.1 in )
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Squirrel |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
| * up to 30.5cm | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from 21 to 25cm | |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
| Description | 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. | 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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