Answer : No, a Prairiedog is not heavier than a Hare
The average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 4 kg, (9 lbs) for a Hare
Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Hare |
Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | * Arctic Hare - ranges from 3 to 5kg |
Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:60 cm, (1 ft, 11.6 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
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:The Arctic Hare is a small rabbit like animal which is able to live in harsh environments. They are found in northern regions of the Arctic Circle, mainly in parts of Northern America, Europe and the North Pole. Their movement resembles that of a kangaroo, hopping off its back. Their thick coat changes color from white during winter to brownish-gray to gray-blue throughout summer. |
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Name:Hare |
Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) |
* Arctic Hare - ranges from 3 to 5kg |
Height:60 cm, (1 ft, 11.6 in ) |
Top Speed:64 kph, (40 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description:The Arctic Hare is a small rabbit like animal which is able to live in harsh environments. They are found in northern regions of the Arctic Circle, mainly in parts of Northern America, Europe and the North Pole. Their movement resembles that of a kangaroo, hopping off its back. Their thick coat changes color from white during winter to brownish-gray to gray-blue throughout summer. |
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