Answer : No, a Groundhog is not heavier than a Jackal
The average weight of a Groundhog is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 9 kg, (20 lbs) for a Jackal 
 
| Name | Name:Groundhog | Name:Jackal | 
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) | 
 |  | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 8 to 10kg | 
| Height | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) | 
| Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | 
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 | 
| Description | Description:Groundhogs are fairly large for rodents, and they are best known for hibernating throughout the winter and predicting spring. They are brown and are members of the squirrel family. | Description:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. | 
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