Which is slower, an Opossum or a Koala?
Answer : A Koala is slower than an Opossum
An Opossum has an average top speed of 25 kph, (16 mph) and for a Koala it is 10 kph, (6 mph)
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Koala |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:10 kph, (6 mph) |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:73 cm, (2 ft, 4.7 in ) |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 |
| 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:Koalas eat the eucalyptus leaves of trees in Australia. They have large, wide faces, white ears and smooth black noses which all make them look like small bears. They live a very low energy lifestyle and sleep 18 hours a day. |
 |  |
Here are more interesting Questions