Answer : No, an Iguana is not heavier than an Armadillo
The average weight of an Iguana is 5 kg, (11 lbs) versus 15 kg, (33 lbs) for an Armadillo
Name | Name:Iguana | Name:Armadillo |
Weight | Weight:5 kg, (11 lbs) | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) |
| * Common Green Iguana - ranges from 4 to 6kg | * ranges from 4 to 30kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
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:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. |
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