Which is lighter, a Mink or a Platypus?
Answer : A Mink is lighter than a Platypus
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) and the average weight of a Platypus is 2 kg, (4 lbs)
| Name | Name:Mink | Name:Platypus |
| Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
| Description | 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. | Description:The duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans. |
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