Which is lighter, a Prairiedog or a Raccoon?
Answer : A Prairiedog is lighter than a Raccoon
The average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs) and the average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs)
| Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Raccoon |
| Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | |
| Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 |
| Description | 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. | Description:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. |
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