Answer : A Hamster is shorter than a Mongoose
The average height of a Mongoose is 53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) while the average height of a Hamster is 16 cm, (6.3 in )
Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Hamster |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 48 to 58cm | * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. | 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. |
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