Answer : A Hamster is shorter than a Prairiedog
The average height of a Prairiedog is 28 cm, (11 in ) while the average height of a Hamster is 16 cm, (6.3 in )
Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Hamster |
Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. | * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | 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. | 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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