Answer : No, a Skunk is not heavier than a Jackal
The average weight of a Skunk is 4 kg, (9 lbs) versus 9 kg, (20 lbs) for a Jackal
Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Jackal |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
| * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 8 to 10kg |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
Description | 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. | Description:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. |
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