Which is heavier, an Opossum or a Skunk?
Answer : A Skunk is heavier than an Opossum
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) and for a Skunk the average is 4 kg, (9 lbs)
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Skunk |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
| 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: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. |
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