Answer : No, an Opossum is taller than a Hamster
For a Hamster the average height is 16 cm, (6.3 in ) and for an Opossum it is 20 cm, (7.9 in )
Name | Name:Hamster | Name:Opossum |
Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) |
| * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm | * up to 30.5cm |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
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:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. |
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