Answer : No, an Opossum is not heavier than a Woodchuck
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Woodchuck
Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Woodchuck |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * ranges from 2 to 6kg |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. | Description:Also known as groundhogs, these are the most widespread marmots in North America. They vary in color from gray, reddish brown, to dark brown and have long hind legs. |
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