Answer : No, a Gopher is not heavier than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Gopher is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Raccoon
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Raccoon |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * ranges from .22 to 1kg | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. |
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