Which is lighter, a Raccoon or a Squirrel?
Answer : A Squirrel is lighter than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs) and the average weight of a Squirrel is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Raccoon | Name:Squirrel |
| Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg | |
| Height | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
| Description | 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. | Description:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. |
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