Name | Name:Woodchuck | Name:Badger |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:12 kg, (26 lbs) |
* ranges from 2 to 6kg | * ranges from 11 to 14kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description | 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. | Description:Badgers are scavenging animals from western Asia and Europe. They can be black, white, or brown, and are powerful enough to fight off much larger animals. |