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 ...

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.