Is a Prairiedog heavier than a Muskrat?
Answer : No, a Prairiedog is not heavier than a Muskrat
The average weight of a Prairiedog is 1 kg, (2 lbs) versus 2 kg, (4 lbs) for a Muskrat
| Name | Name:Prairiedog | Name:Muskrat |
| Weight | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
| * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg | * ranges from .6 to 2kg | |
| Height | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) | Height:n/a |
| Top Speed | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) | Top Speed:n/a |
| Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 |
| 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:Muskrats live in wet environments in Northern America. They are excellent swimmers with a speed of up to 4kph in water. They have dense fur which traps air underneath it and also provides insulation. |
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