Answer : Yes, an Elk is faster than a Groundhog
The average top speed of an Elk is 72 kph, (45 mph) while for a Groundhog it is 8 kph, (5 mph)
 
| Name | Name:Elk | Name:Groundhog | 
| Top Speed | Top Speed:72 kph, (45 mph) | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | 
| Height | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) | 
| Weight | Weight:295 kg, (650 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | 
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | 
| Description | Description:Elk are like very large deer with enormous antlers and thick necks. They are among the largest of the land mammals and are the very largest in the deer family. | Description:Groundhogs are fairly large for rodents, and they are best known for hibernating throughout the winter and predicting spring. They are brown and are members of the squirrel family. | 
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