Answer : Yes, a Mandrill is heavier than a Prairiedog
The average weight of a Mandrill is 20 kg, (44 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Prairiedog
Name | Name:Mandrill | Name:Prairiedog |
Weight | Weight:20 kg, (44 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * ranges from 11.5 to 30kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg |
Height | Height:47 cm, (1 ft, 6.5 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):25 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Mandrills live in tropical forests of western-central Africa. They are known for a bright colorful nose that intensifies in hue when they get excited. Their chests turn blue as well, and red dots appear on their ankles and wrists. | 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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