Answer : Yes, a Koala is heavier than a Prairiedog
The average weight of a Koala is 8 kg, (18 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Prairiedog
Name | Name:Koala | Name:Prairiedog |
Weight | Weight:8 kg, (18 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 5.1 to 11.8kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg |
Height | Height:73 cm, (2 ft, 4.7 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:10 kph, (6 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Koalas eat the eucalyptus leaves of trees in Australia. They have large, wide faces, white ears and smooth black noses which all make them look like small bears. They live a very low energy lifestyle and sleep 18 hours a day. | 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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