Answer : No, an Iguana is not heavier than a Raccoon
The average weight of an Iguana is 5 kg, (11 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Raccoon
Name | Name:Iguana | Name:Raccoon |
Weight | Weight:5 kg, (11 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Common Green Iguana - ranges from 4 to 6kg | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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: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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