Answer : Yes, a Porpoise is heavier than a Mink
The average weight of a Porpoise is 53 kg, (117 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Mink
Name | Name:Porpoise | Name:Mink |
Weight | Weight:53 kg, (117 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Harbor Porpoise - ranges from 45 to 60kg | * American Mink - ranges from .4 to 1.6kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:23 kph, (14 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 | Lifespan in Wild (years):n/a |
Description | Description:Harbor Porpoise are among the smallest cetaceans in the ocean. It has small flippers and lives inshore, so is the best-studied of the cetaceans. Their loud puffing sounds make them easy to find. | Description:American Minks live all over the US. They have an oily waterproof coat that is soft and dark brown with white patches. They have long slender bodies, pointy faces, and short legs. They are also known for the musky scent they release. |
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