Which is shorter, a Prairiedog or a Monkey?
Answer : A Prairiedog is shorter than a Monkey
The average height of a Prairiedog is 28 cm, (11 in ) while the average height of a Monkey is 31 cm, (1 ft, .2 in )
| Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Monkey |
| Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:31 cm, (1 ft, .2 in ) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. | * Squirrel Monkey - ranges from 25 to 36cm | |
| Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):15 |
| 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:Squirrel monkeys have distinctive bright yellow legs and tails of up to 16 inches in length. These long tails provide good balance for tree climbers. These are extremely social monkeys that noisily move about trees in large troops of as many as 500. |
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