Answer : A Skunk is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of a Skunk is 4 kg, (9 lbs) and for a Gopher the average is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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