Answer : No, an Opossum is not heavier than a Lynx
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) versus 6 kg, (13 lbs) for a Lynx
Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Lynx |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
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:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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Name:Lynx |
Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
* Canada Lynx - ranges from 4.5 to 7.3kg |
Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
Description:The Canada Lynx can be found in Canada, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Their color varies but is usually yellow-brown with gray. Their neck hair gets thick in winter. They also have large paws to help in moving on snow. They hunt for food during the night using well-developed hearing and hunting techniques. |
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