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The family Geomyidae consists of 37 living species of gophers. These small specialized mammals have heavy front limbs well adapted for burrowing. They live most their fossorial lives underground in elaborate tunnels and emerge only at night, mainly to breed. All Sciuridae belong to the Rodentia.

Gopher Family: Geomyidae Various species Average Skull Length: 3.2cm Origin: North America Herbivore  I 1 1 C 0 0 P 1 1 M 3 3 x 2 =20 WSM-205 Natural Bone Quality A: $30.00, Quality B: $25.00 WTQ-348 Skull - Replica Teaching Quality: $46.00 The following species are currently available: Idaho Pocket Gopher, and Plains Pocket Gopher.

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LIMITED QUANTITY SPECIMEN Larger View Mazama Pocket Gopher Skeleton Natural Bone Thomomys mazama, these mazama pocket gopher skeletons would be a rare and excellent addition to any collection. These specimens may have damage to the lower extremities. Skeleton may differ slightly in size, appearance, and condition from that pictured. Please call with any questions. Catalog Number: WSK-896 $139.00 Skull Skull 2nd View

LIMITED QUANTITY SPECIMEN Larger View Right View Attwater's Pocket Gopher Skull Natural Bone Geomys attwateri, the attwater's pocket gopher is an opportunistic herbivore, consuming on a wide range of perennial and annual plant species. Specimen may vary in size and appearance from that pictured. Average length: 1.5in. Catalog Number: WLQ-954-A A Quality: $40.00 Catalog Number: WLQ-954-B B Quality: $35.00

LIMITED QUANTITY SPECIMEN Larger View Right View Camas Pocket Gopher Skull Natural Bone Thomomys bulbivorus, like all other pocket gophers, the camas pocket gopher constructs extensive systems of tunnels under the ground. The camas dines on roots of fruit, and root crops of carrots and potatoes. Specimen may differ slightly in size and appearance from that pictured. Catalog Number: WLQ-952-A A Quality: $40.00 Catalog Number: WLQ-952-B B Quality: $35.00

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