Which is shorter, a Mole or a Prairiedog?
Answer : A Mole is shorter than a Prairiedog
The average height of a Mole is 10 cm, (3.9 in ) while the average height of a Prairiedog is 28 cm, (11 in )
| Name | Name:Mole | Name:Prairiedog |
| Height | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| * Star Nosed Mole - ranges from 8 to 13cm | * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. | |
| Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 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:Mexican Prairie dogs live only in the grassland valleys of Mexico. They have mouse-like ears and blunt noses, and usually develop and thicken their fur during winter. Their large auditory glands can pick up sounds ranging from 29 to 26,000 Hz. |
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