Which is lighter, a Platypus or a Mink?

Answer : A Mink is lighter than a Platypus

The average weight of a Platypus is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs)

Name	Name:Platypus	Name:Mink
Weight	Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)	Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs)
	* Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg	* American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg
Height	Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )	Height:n/a
Top Speed	Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)	Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years)	Lifespan in Wild (years):6	Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a
Description	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.	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.

Name:Platypus

Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)

* Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg

Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )

Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years):6

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.

Name:Mink

Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs)

* American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg

Height:n/a

Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph)

Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a

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.