Name | Name:Guineapig | Name:Woodchuck |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
* ranges from .68 to 1.1kg | * ranges from 2 to 6kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:9 kph, (6 mph) | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 |
Description | 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. | 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. |