Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Fox |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) |
* ranges from .5 to 6kg | * ranges from 5 to 11kg | |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:62 cm, (2 ft, .4 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
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:Foxes are bushy tailed canines that can be red, brown, tan, or black. They are scavengers and carnivores, known for a preference for rabbit, and are smaller than any other members of the wild canine family. |