Answer : No, an Opossum is not heavier than a Jackal
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) versus 9 kg, (20 lbs) for a Jackal
Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Jackal |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:9 kg, (20 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * Golden Jackal - ranges from 8 to 10kg |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:40 cm, (1 ft, 3.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):9 |
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:Golden Jackals are pale gold to yellow with bits of brown. They are known for their pack behavior. They use wide range of howls to locate each other. |
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