Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Groundhog
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Groundhog
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Groundhog |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
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:Groundhogs are fairly large for rodents, and they are best known for hibernating throughout the winter and predicting spring. They are brown and are members of the squirrel family. |
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