Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Skunk
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Skunk
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Skunk |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description | Description:American Minks live all over the US. They have an oily waterproof coat that is soft and dark brown with white patches. They have long slender bodies, pointy faces, and short legs. They are also known for the musky scent they release. | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. |
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