Which is heavier, an Opossum or a Muskrat?
Answer : An Opossum is heavier than a Muskrat
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) and for a Muskrat the average is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
| Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Muskrat |
| Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * ranges from .6 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:n/a |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
| 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:Muskrats live in wet environments in Northern America. They are excellent swimmers with a speed of up to 4kph in water. They have dense fur which traps air underneath it and also provides insulation. |
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