Which is lighter, a Platypus or a Raccoon?
Answer : A Platypus is lighter than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Platypus is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs)
| Name | Name:Platypus | Name:Raccoon |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | |
| Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
| 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:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. |
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