Which is lighter, a Woodchuck or a Prairiedog?
Answer : A Prairiedog is lighter than a Woodchuck
The average weight of a Woodchuck is 4 kg, (9 lbs) and the average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Woodchuck | Name:Prairiedog |
| Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 2 to 6kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:n/a | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| 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:Mexican Prairie dogs live only in the grassland valleys of Mexico. They have mouse-like ears and blunt noses, and usually develop and thicken their fur during winter. Their large auditory glands can pick up sounds ranging from 29 to 26,000 Hz. |
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