Answer : No, an Armadillo is not heavier than an Otter
The average weight of an Armadillo is 15 kg, (33 lbs) versus 30 kg, (66 lbs) for an Otter
Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Otter |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:30 kg, (66 lbs) |
| * ranges from 4 to 30kg | * Sea Otter - ranges from 14 to 45kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:90 cm, (2 ft, 11.4 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:11 kph, (7 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):23 |
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:Sea Otters are marine mammals in the waters of the northern and eastern Pacific. They have the warmest and thickest coat of fur of all animals and also have a waterproof outer layer. They are omnivores that feast on aquatic plants and seaweeds. |
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