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