Answer : Yes, a Gopher is taller than a Hamster
For a Gopher the average height is 22 cm, (8.7 in ) and for a Hamster it is 16 cm, (6.3 in )
Name | Name:Gopher | Name:Hamster |
Height | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
| * ranges from 12 to 30cm | * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | 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. | 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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