Name | Name:Mole | Name:Woodchuck |
Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
* only for short distances | ||
Height | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | Description:Star-nosed Moles live in the eastern part of North America in wet habitats. They have a hairless nose which is surrounded by 22 pink, fleshy tentacles, (hence, the name: star-nosed). These tentacles protects the nose when they dig soil tunnels to forage. | Description:Also known as groundhogs, these are the most widespread marmots in North America. They vary in color from gray, reddish brown, to dark brown and have long hind legs. |