Answer : No, a Sloth is not heavier than a Jackal
The average weight of a Sloth is 6 kg, (13 lbs) versus 9 kg, (20 lbs) for a Jackal
Name | Name:Sloth | Name:Jackal |
Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
| * Hoffman's Two Toed Sloth - ranges from 4 to 8kg | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 8 to 10kg |
Height | Height:76 cm, (2 ft, 5.9 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
Description | Description:Hoffman’s two-toed sloth lives in tropical forest trees of Nicaragua, Peru, Central Brazil, and northern South America. They spend their lives hanging upside down: eating, sleeping, mating, and even giving birth in an upside down position. Walking is not in their nature, so they only crawl when on ground. | 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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Name:Sloth |
Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
* Hoffman's Two Toed Sloth - ranges from 4 to 8kg |
Height:76 cm, (2 ft, 5.9 in ) |
Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):17 |
Description:Hoffman’s two-toed sloth lives in tropical forest trees of Nicaragua, Peru, Central Brazil, and northern South America. They spend their lives hanging upside down: eating, sleeping, mating, and even giving birth in an upside down position. Walking is not in their nature, so they only crawl when on ground. |
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