Answer : Yes, a Sloth is heavier than a Mink
The average weight of a Sloth is 6 kg, (13 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Mink
Name | Name:Sloth | Name:Mink |
Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Hoffman's Two Toed Sloth - ranges from 4 to 8kg | * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg |
Height | Height:76 cm, (2 ft, 5.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):17 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
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:American Minks live all over the US. They have an oily waterproof coat that is soft and dark brown with white patches. They have long slender bodies, pointy faces, and short legs. They are also known for the musky scent they release. |
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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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