Hispid Cotton Rat vs Muskrat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Hispid Cotton Rat
0.36 m
Human
1.75 m
Muskrat
0.65 m
| Hispid Cotton Rat | Muskrat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50–225 g | 0.6–2 kg |
| Length | 19–36 cm | 40–65 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 5 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.5–1.5 yrs | 1–4 yrs |
| Gestation | 27 days | 29 days |
| Offspring | 1–15 | 1–11 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Farmland, Wetland, Woodland, Garden, Urban | Wetland, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | North America, South America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |