Which is lighter, a Beaver or a Muskrat?
Answer : A Muskrat is lighter than a Beaver
The average weight of a Beaver is 20 kg, (44 lbs) and the average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
| Name | Name:Beaver | Name:Muskrat |
| Weight | Weight:20 kg, (44 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from 15 to 27kg | * ranges from .6 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:55 kph, (34 mph) | Top Speed:n/a |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
| Description | Description:Beavers are brown or grey nocturnal animals which build dams in rivers, using sticks, leaves, and mud. They are great in the water, but slow on land, and will slap their flat tails on the water as a sign and warning of distress. | 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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