Merriam's Kangaroo Rat vs Pronghorn
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
0.08 m
Human
1.75 m
Pronghorn
1 m
| Merriam's Kangaroo Rat | Pronghorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–48 g | 40–70 kg |
| Length | 23–30 cm | 1.3–1.5 m |
| Height | 6–8 cm | 0.81–1 m |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h | 98 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–5 yrs | 7–15 yrs |
| Gestation | 28 days | 252 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Migratory |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs | Grassland, prairie, Desert, shrubland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Antilocapridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Artiodactyla |