Which is shorter, a Mole or a Gopher?
Answer : A Mole is shorter than a Gopher
The average height of a Mole is 10 cm, (3.9 in ) while the average height of a Gopher is 22 cm, (8.7 in )
| Name | Name:Mole | Name:Gopher |
| Height | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
| * Star Nosed Mole - ranges from 8 to 13cm | * ranges from 12 to 30cm | |
| Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| Description | Description:Star-nosed Moles live in the eastern part of North America in wet habitats. They have a hairless nose which is surrounded by 22 pink, fleshy tentacles, (hence, the name: star-nosed). These tentacles protects the nose when they dig soil tunnels to forage. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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