Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Prairiedog |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
* ranges from 4 to 30kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. | 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. |