Answer : No, an Orangutan is not heavier than a Puma
The average weight of an Orangutan is 70 kg, (154 lbs) versus 86 kg, (190 lbs) for a Puma
Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Puma |
Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:86 kg, (190 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 90kg | * ranges from 67 to 105kg |
Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:75 cm, (2 ft, 5.5 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:45 kph, (28 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):19 |
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:Pumas are large cats found throughout the mountainous region of Canada and South America. Also called Mountain Lions or Cougars, these felines have a dense coat of fur to protect them from the freezing temperatures on mountains. They have strong muscular hind legs and are excellent hunters. |
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