Answer : No, a Jackal is taller than an Opossum
For an Opossum the average height is 20 cm, (7.9 in ) and for a Jackal it is 40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in )
Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Jackal |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
| * up to 30.5cm | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 35 to 45cm |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
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:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. |
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