Which is heavier, a Raccoon or a Porcupine?
Answer : A Porcupine is heavier than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs) and for a Porcupine the average is 10 kg, (22 lbs)
| Name | Name:Raccoon | Name:Porcupine |
| Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:10 kg, (22 lbs) |
| * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | * ranges from 5.4 to 16kg | |
| Height | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:3 kph, (2 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
| Description | Description:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. | Description:Porcupines are the largest of all rodents,living in jungles of Africa, Europe, and Asia. They are coated with long poisonous spikes for defense. These spikes separate from the porcupine, painfully stick into the victim, and are difficult to remove. Porcupines are mostly grey and brown, but some are white in color. |
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