Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Ferret
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Ferret
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Ferret |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
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:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. |
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