Answer : Yes, an Armadillo is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of an Armadillo is 15 kg, (33 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Gopher
Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 4 to 30kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | 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. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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