Answer : Yes, a Prairiedog is taller than a Gopher
For a Prairiedog the average height is 28 cm, (11 in ) and for a Gopher it is 22 cm, (8.7 in )
Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Gopher |
Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. | * ranges from 12 to 30cm |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | 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. | 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. |
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