Answer : Yes, a Turtle is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of a Turtle is 11 kg, (24 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Gopher
Name | Name:Turtle | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:11 kg, (24 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Snapping Turtle - ranges from 4 to 16kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:17 cm, (6.7 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):27 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Snapping turtles are freshwater reptiles in North America. They are tan, dark brown, and black, with necks and tails that are yellowish. They become violent when taken out of water but calm down when placed back in it. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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