Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Lynx
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Lynx
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Lynx |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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Name:Lynx |
Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
* Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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