Answer : Yes, a Raccoon is heavier than a Prairiedog
The average weight of a Raccoon is 6 kg, (13 lbs) versus 1 kg, (2 lbs) for a Prairiedog
Name | Name:Raccoon | Name:Prairiedog |
Weight | Weight:6 kg, (13 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
| * Guadeloupe Racoon - ranges from 1.8 to 10.4kg | * Mexican Prairie Dog - ranges from .3 to 2kg |
Height | Height:26 cm, (10.2 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:24 kph, (15 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):14 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Raccoons are bear-like mammals that were once exclusively found in North America but now live in Japan and Europe as well. They have what appears to be a black mask surrounding their eyes. Their front paws are so dexterous that they can turn door knobs, untie knots, and open jars. | 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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