Answer : No, a Skunk is taller than a Hamster
For a Hamster the average height is 16 cm, (6.3 in ) and for a Skunk it is 18 cm, (7.1 in )
Name | Name:Hamster | Name:Skunk |
Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) |
| * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm | * Striped Skunk - ranges from 15 to 22cm |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description | 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. | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. |
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