Answer : No, a Mink is not heavier than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Mink is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Raccoon
Name | Name:Mink | Name:Raccoon |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 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:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. |
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