Answer : A Mongoose is heavier than a Mink
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) and for a Mongoose the average is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Mongoose |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:American Minks live all over the US. They have an oily waterproof coat that is soft and dark brown with white patches. They have long slender bodies, pointy faces, and short legs. They are also known for the musky scent they release. | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. |
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