Answer : No, a Squirrel is not heavier than a Lynx
The average weight of a Squirrel is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Lynx
Name | Name:Squirrel | Name:Lynx |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg | * Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description | Description:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. | 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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