Common Opossum vs Maned Wolf
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Opossum
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Maned Wolf
0.87 m
| Common Opossum | Maned Wolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–2.5 kg | 20–30 kg |
| Length | 0.6–1 m | 1–1.3 m |
| Height | – | 74–87 cm |
| Top Speed | 7 km/h | 56 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–4 yrs | 12–15 yrs |
| Gestation | 13 days | 65 days |
| Offspring | 5–15 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest, Woodland, Wetland, Farmland, Urban, Mangrove | Grassland, Savanna, pampas, Wetland, Farmland |
| Regions | North America, South America | South America |
| Family | Didelphidae | Canidae |
| Order | Didelphimorphia | Carnivora |