Beaver vs otter: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- beaver
- about 3.28 ft (1 m) long and 11.8 in (30 cm) tall · 44.1 lb (20 kg)
- otter
- about 3.28 ft (1 m) long and 8.66 in (22 cm) tall · 17.6 lb (8 kg)
Quick answer
A beaver and an otter are about the same size, but a beaver is a little heavier. A beaver: about 3.28 ft (1 m) long and 11.8 in (30 cm) tall, 44.1 lb (20 kg). An otter: about 3.28 ft (1 m) long and 8.66 in (22 cm) tall, 17.6 lb (8 kg).
A beaver and an otter are about the same size. While they share a similar length, the beaver is notably heavier and stands taller than the otter.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How long are these animals?
- Both the beaver and the otter are about 3.28 ft (1 m) long.
- Which animal is taller?
- The beaver is 11.8 in (30 cm) tall, while the otter is 8.66 in (22 cm) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- The beaver weighs 44.1 lb (20 kg), whereas the otter weighs 17.6 lb (8 kg).