Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Woodchuck
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Woodchuck
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Woodchuck |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * ranges from 2 to 6kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
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):12 |
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:Also known as groundhogs, these are the most widespread marmots in North America. They vary in color from gray, reddish brown, to dark brown and have long hind legs. |
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