Answer : No, an Iguana is not heavier than a Turtle
The average weight of an Iguana is 5 kg, (11 lbs) versus 11 kg, (24 lbs) for a Turtle
Name | Name:Iguana | Name:Turtle |
Weight | Weight:5 kg, (11 lbs) | Weight:11 kg, (24 lbs) |
| * Common Green Iguana - ranges from 4 to 6kg | * Snapping Turtle - ranges from 4 to 16kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:17 cm, (6.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):27 |
Description | Description:Common green iguanas live throughout Central to South America and it is the largest known lizard that loves to dwell on tree canopies. They act frozen when threatened but once caught, it will whip its tail and rotate wildly. Its skin is traded as luxury leather. | 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. |
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