Answer : An Opossum is heavier than a Mink
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) and for an Opossum the average is 3 kg, (7 lbs)
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Opossum |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * ranges from .5 to 6kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
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: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. |
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