Answer : Yes, an Oryx is heavier than a Squirrel
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Squirrel
Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Squirrel |
Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * Southern Flying Squirrel - ranges from .046 to .085kg |
Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:23 cm, (9.1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
Description | Description:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. | Description:Southern flying squirrels live in wooded areas of the eastern United States, southeastern Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The loose flap of skin, called the“gliding membrane, attached from its wrist to its ankle helps it glide in the appearance of flying. They also have large eyes for their nocturnal adventures. |
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