Answer : No, a Prairiedog is taller than a Hamster
For a Hamster the average height is 16 cm, (6.3 in ) and for a Prairiedog it is 28 cm, (11 in )
Name | Name:Hamster | Name:Prairiedog |
Height | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm | * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
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: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. |
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