Name | Name:Beaver | Name:Mink |
Weight | Weight:20 kg, (44 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
* ranges from 15 to 27kg | * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:55 kph, (34 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
Description | Description:Beavers are brown or grey nocturnal animals which build dams in rivers, using sticks, leaves, and mud. They are great in the water, but slow on land, and will slap their flat tails on the water as a sign and warning of distress. | 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. |