Answer : No, a Hamster is taller than a Hedgehog
For a Hedgehog the average height is 12 cm, (4.7 in ) and for a Hamster it is 16 cm, (6.3 in )
Name | Name:Hedgehog | Name:Hamster |
Height | Height:12 cm, (4.7 in ) | Height:16 cm, (6.3 in ) |
| * West European Hedgehog - 10.4 to 13.2cm | * Golden Hamster - ranges from 16 to 17cm |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:19 kph, (12 mph) | Top Speed:6.4 kph, (4 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
Description | Description:European Hedgehogs are small, round animals that are covered with white-tipped spines that have black and brown bands. They make snorting, grunting, and hoarse-squeaking sounds. | 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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