Name | Name:Woodchuck | Name:Beaver |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:20 kg, (44 lbs) |
* ranges from 2 to 6kg | * ranges from 15 to 27kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:55 kph, (34 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
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:Beavers are brown or grey nocturnal animals which build dams in rivers, using sticks, leaves, and mud. They are great in the water, but slow on land, and will slap their flat tails on the water as a sign and warning of distress. |