Answer : A Hedgehog is shorter than a Hamster
The average height of a Hamster is 16 cm, (6.3 in ) while the average height of a Hedgehog is 12 cm, (4.7 in )
Name | Name:Hamster | Name:Hedgehog |
Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) |
| * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm | * West European Hedgehog - 10.4 to 13.2cm |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Golden hamsters have relatively huge ears, tiny eyes and short tail compared to the common hamsters. Their fur is golden-brown on top which pales to gray and white down the lower area. They communicate by scent trails and show aggression through teeth chattering. They are also regarded as agricultural pests in the wild. | Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. |
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