Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Guineapig |
Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
* Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * ranges from .68 to 1.1kg | |
Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:9 kph, (6 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):6 |
Description | Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance. | 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. |