Name | Name:Groundhog | Name:Guineapig |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
* ranges from .68 to 1.1kg | ||
Height | Height:50 cm, (1 ft, 7.7 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:9 kph, (6 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
Description | 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. | Description:Guinea pigs are medium sized rodents with thick bodies and wiry fur. They are typically kept as pets and can be multi-colored, orange, white, brown, tan, black, or grey. |