Name | Name:Ferret | Name:Opossum |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) |
* ranges from .7 to 2kg | * ranges from .5 to 6kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | Description:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. | 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. |