Answer : No, a Muskrat is not heavier than a Koala
The average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 8 kg, (18 lbs) for a Koala
Name | Name:Muskrat | Name:Koala |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) |
| * ranges from .6 to 2kg | * ranges from 5.1 to 11.8kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:73 cm, (2 ft, 4.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:10 kph, (6 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 |
Description | Description:Muskrats live in wet environments in Northern America. They are excellent swimmers with a speed of up to 4kph in water. They have dense fur which traps air underneath it and also provides insulation. | Description:Koalas eat the eucalyptus leaves of trees in Australia. They have large, wide faces, white ears and smooth black noses which all make them look like small bears. They live a very low energy lifestyle and sleep 18 hours a day. |
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