Which is lighter, a Muskrat or a Skunk?
Answer : A Muskrat is lighter than a Skunk
The average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Skunk is 4 kg, (9 lbs)
| Name | Name:Muskrat | Name:Skunk |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * ranges from .6 to 2kg | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
| Description | 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. | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. |
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