Answer : Yes, a Raccoon is heavier than a Groundhog
The average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Groundhog
Name | Name:Raccoon | Name:Groundhog |
Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | |
Height | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. | Description:Groundhogs are fairly large for rodents, and they are best known for hibernating throughout the winter and predicting spring. They are brown and are members of the squirrel family. |
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