Answer : Yes, a Woodchuck is heavier than a Gopher
The average weight of a Woodchuck is 4 kg, (9 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Gopher
Name | Name:Woodchuck | Name:Gopher |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 2 to 6kg | * ranges from .22 to 1kg |
Height | Height:n/a | Height:22 cm, (8.7 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Also known as groundhogs, these are the most widespread marmots in North America. They vary in color from gray, reddish brown, to dark brown and have long hind legs. | Description:Gophers are small brown or tan mammals that live under the ground and eat roots. They have long front teeth and chubby cheeks. They are known for creating mounds of dirt where they have been. |
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