Name | Name:Woodchuck | Name:Ferret |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
* ranges from 2 to 6kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
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:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. |