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Post by Super Communist on Oct 12, 2011 18:17:46 GMT -5
The dimensions of the stoat are variable, but not to the extent as the least weasel. Unusually among the Carnivora, the size of stoats tends to decrease proportionally with latitude, in contradiction to Bergmann's Rule. There is pronounced sexual dimorphism in size, with males being 1.5-2.0 times the weight of females. On average, males measure 187–325 mm in body length, while females measure 170–270 mm. The tail measures 75–120 mm in males and 65–106 mm in females. In males, the hind foot measures 40.0-48.2 mm, while in females it is 37.0-47.6 mm. The height of the ear measures 18.0-23.2 mm in males and 14.0-23.3 mm. The skulls of males measure 39.3-52.2 mm in length, while those of females measure 35.7-45.8 mm. Males weigh 258 grams, while females weigh less than 180 grams. vs The New Guinean Quoll is small, usually weighing just over 1 lb (0.45 kg). Its body is brown and the back spotted with white; the spots do not extend onto the lightly haired tail. It resembles a cat-like opossum; the quolls are also referred to as "native cats" and occasionally "marsupial cats" or "tiger cats". Its feet have transversely striated pads, which is likely to be an adaptation for grip and is indicative of a life spent in the trees. It lives throughout the forests of New Guinea at elevations up to 11,000 feet (3300 meters) but usually closer to 3,000 feet (900 meters). The population appears to be centered in the highlands of New Guinea.
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Post by Deinobrontornis on Oct 12, 2011 19:32:33 GMT -5
Skull of quoll (not necessarily New Guinean form): Stoat Skull: The stoat's canines look more impressive, but the quoll's molars are more impressive and its mouth has more teeth. Since the quoll is larger than the stoat (450 g vs. 258 g), I vote for the quoll 90%.
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Post by Venomous Dragon on Oct 12, 2011 19:39:28 GMT -5
Hmmm. The skull of the quoll looks more impressive over all but i know that stoats (and kin) are not to be underestimated. With that size advantage i give it to the quoll 70% of the time.
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Post by Super Communist on Oct 12, 2011 19:45:15 GMT -5
You guys can't forget that even young stoats can take on rabbits.
I also would think that the stoats musk glands would also cause the quoll severe irritation, hindering some of its fighting abilities.
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Post by Venomous Dragon on Oct 12, 2011 20:07:39 GMT -5
I dont think the glands would help too much. Unless the quoll got it right in face. I know the stoats kill rabbits far bigger than themselves but rabbits are not nearly as formidable as quolls.
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Post by Super Communist on Oct 12, 2011 20:48:41 GMT -5
Yes quolls are likely better fighters than rabbits but stoats regularly hunt down rabbits, so it should have the build needed to kill a quoll.
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Post by Venomous Dragon on Oct 12, 2011 21:02:18 GMT -5
I agree it can kill the quoll but that doesnt mean it will win the fight most of the time.
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Post by Super Communist on Oct 12, 2011 21:10:05 GMT -5
Can anyone post a video of a quoll displaying its speed and agility?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2013 17:40:35 GMT -5
The large quoll species are impressive, but I dont know about this tiny one. I think a stoat can do well here, but then again quolls have really powerful jaws and super durability like opossums, and unlike them can actually fight without passing out. I guess I'll say for now quoll 6/10.
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