Real Pocket Gopher Skull Set

This real pocket gopher skull set features four distinct species from the Geomyidae family, sourced from our Museum of Osteology collection. Each specimen retains original handwritten museum documentation on the cranium and mandible, offering authentic educational and collector value. The set includes the Camas Pocket Gopher, Botta's Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, and Attwater's Pocket Gopher—showcasing natural size variation across species. Sold as-is with museum provenance intact, these specimens are ideal for comparative anatomy study, natural history collections, and educational displays. Perfect for educators, researchers, and serious collectors seeking authentic osteological material.

The pocket gopher or just gopher is part of the Geomyidae family. Gophers are known for their extensive tunneling and destroying gardens and farmland. They create networks of tunnels providing protection, means of transport, and collecting food. The gopher feeds on plant roots, shrubs, carrots, lettuce and other vegetables with juice. The young are born blind and helpless then weaned around 40 days old.

• This specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible.
• Sold as-is without further cleaning
• Photographed from left to right: Camas Pocket Gopher, Botta's Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, and Attwater's Pocket Gopher
• Camas Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 5.1 cm (2 in)
  • Skull Width 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
  • Skull Height 3.1 cm (1.2 in)
    

• Botta's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
  • Skull Width 2.6 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.4 cm (1 in)

• Northern Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
  • Skull Width 2.4 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.4 cm (1 in)

• Attwater's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
  • Skull Width 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
  • Skull Height 1.9 cm (0.7 in)