Answer : No, a Skunk is not heavier than a Lynx
The average weight of a Skunk is 4 kg, (9 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Lynx
Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Lynx |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | * Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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Name:Lynx |
Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
* Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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