Which is lighter, an Oryx or a Prairiedog?
Answer : A Prairiedog is lighter than an Oryx
The average weight of an Oryx is 210 kg, (463 lbs) and the average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs)
| Name | Name:Oryx | Name:Prairiedog |
| Weight | Weight:210 kg, (463 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Gemsbok - ranges form 180 to 240kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:60 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
| Description | Description:Gemsboks are oryx which live on steep ridges in south eastern Africa. They have very high survival rates and can live in barren, stony plains with limited water access. They show aggressivness to win mates. The male’s long, curved horns are used for fencing and sidelong jabs. | 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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