Answer : Yes, a Muskrat is heavier than a Mink
The average weight of a Muskrat is 2 kg, (4 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Mink
Name | Name:Muskrat | Name:Mink |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from .6 to 2kg | * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:n/a | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
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: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. |
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