Name | Name:Turtle | Name:Prairiedog |
Height | Height:17 cm, (6.7 in ) | Height:28 cm, (11 in ) |
* Snapping Turtle - ranges from 12 to 20cm | * Mexican Prairie Dog - up to 30cm, standing. | |
Weight | Weight:11 kg, (24 lbs) | Weight:1 kg, (2 lbs) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:4 kph, (2 mph) | Top Speed:59 kph, (37 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):27 | Lifespan in Wild (years):4 |
Description | Description:Snapping turtles are freshwater reptiles in North America. They are tan, dark brown, and black, with necks and tails that are yellowish. They become violent when taken out of water but calm down when placed back in it. | 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. |