Answer : No, a Gopher is not heavier than a Ferret
The average weight of a Gopher is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Ferret
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Ferret |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * ranges from .22 to 1kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
Description | 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. | Description:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. |
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