Answer : Yes, an Otter is heavier than a Platypus
The average weight of an Otter is 30 kg, (66 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Platypus
Name | Name:Otter | Name:Platypus |
Weight | Weight:30 kg, (66 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Sea Otter - ranges from 14 to 45kg | * Duck Billed Platypus - ranges from .7 to 2.4kg |
Height | Height:90 cm, (2 ft, 11.4 in ) | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:11 kph, (7 mph) | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):23 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
Description | Description:Sea Otters are marine mammals in the waters of the northern and eastern Pacific. They have the warmest and thickest coat of fur of all animals and also have a waterproof outer layer. They are omnivores that feast on aquatic plants and seaweeds. | Description:The duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans. |
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