Answer : Yes, an Orangutan is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of an Orangutan is 70 kg, (154 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Gopher
Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 90kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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