Answer : No, a Reindeer is not heavier than an Elk
The average weight of a Reindeer is 200 kg, (441 lbs) versus 295 kg, (650 lbs) for an Elk
Name | Name:Reindeer | Name:Elk |
Weight | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) | Weight:295 kg, (650 lbs) |
| * ranges from 55 to 318kg | * ranges from 225 to 331kg |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) | Top Speed:72 kph, (45 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Reindeer live in herds in the arctic tundras of the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Its hooves become spongy during summer when the tundra is moist and soft. They again harden for winter so they can dig through snow. Reindeer migrate over 3,000 miles annually, more than any other mammal. | Description:Elk are like very large deer with enormous antlers and thick necks. They are among the largest of the land mammals and are the very largest in the deer family. |
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Name:Reindeer |
Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
* ranges from 55 to 318kg |
Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):13 |
Description:Reindeer live in herds in the arctic tundras of the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Its hooves become spongy during summer when the tundra is moist and soft. They again harden for winter so they can dig through snow. Reindeer migrate over 3,000 miles annually, more than any other mammal. |
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