Muskrat vs Western Harvest Mouse
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Muskrat
0.65 m
Human
1.75 m
Western Harvest Mouse
0.14 m
| Muskrat | Western Harvest Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6–2 kg | 8–15 g |
| Length | 40–65 cm | 11–14 cm |
| Top Speed | 5 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 1–4 yrs | 0.5–1.5 yrs |
| Gestation | 29 days | 23 days |
| Offspring | 1–11 | 2–9 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Wetland, River, Lake, Farmland | Grassland, Farmland, Wetland, Desert, Woodland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |