Answer : Yes, a Koala is heavier than a Squirrel
The average weight of a Koala is 8 kg, (18 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Squirrel
Name | Name:Koala | Name:Squirrel |
Weight | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 5.1 to 11.8kg | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg |
Height | Height:73 cm, (2 ft, 4.7 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:10 kph, (6 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
Description | Description:Koalas eat the eucalyptus leaves of trees in Australia. They have large, wide faces, white ears and smooth black noses which all make them look like small bears. They live a very low energy lifestyle and sleep 18 hours a day. | Description:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. |
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