There about 41 species endemic to North and Central America. In the United States, gophers, most often called pocket gophers, are found in the central plains from Canada south to Texas and ...

The "pseudo-spring" of the last week of February brought about many happenings in nature. After the first three weeks of the month that averaged a temperature of only about 4 degrees above zero, the ...

After looking at the five suspects, Compton said it is not unusual to conclude the rodent bearing the least resemblance to the mascot is the pocket gopher – the only gopher in the lineup. The general ...

A plains pocket gopher as seen away from its normal burrowing home, similar to one seen recently. Note the large claws on the front feet and the small eyes and ears.