Which is lighter, a Mongoose or a Prairiedog?
Answer : A Prairiedog is lighter than a Mongoose
The average weight of a Mongoose is 2 kg, (4 lbs) and the average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Mongoose | Name:Prairiedog |
| Weight | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 1.7 to 4kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| 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: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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