{"product_id":"real-northern-pocket-gopher-skull-211554-639112623169013728","title":"Real Northern Pocket Gopher Skull","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThis real Northern pocket gopher skull features a compact, rounded cranium with prominent, elongated orange incisors adapted for digging. The skull displays a sturdy yet lightweight structure, with defined zygomatic arches. Natural ivory coloration is present throughout, with subtle variation and minor surface imperfections typical of genuine specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"651\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYou will receive one specimen selected from our limited quantity inventory, with slight variation in size, color, and overall character. Ideal for small mammal anatomy study, educational use, or as a unique addition to a natural history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) is a burrowing rodent similar in lifestyle to other pocket gophers, but one notable difference lies in its incisors. Unlike the plains pocket gopher, the northern pocket gopher’s incisors lack longitudinal grooves on the front surface. These smooth incisors still grow continuously and are used for digging and gnawing roots, but the absence of grooves means the teeth wear differently and have a slightly different mechanical function when cutting through soil. This feature can help distinguish northern pocket gophers from other similar species in the field. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Skull Length 4.5 cm (1.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Skull Width 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Skull Height 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"A Quality","offer_id":63407782101361,"sku":"LQ-211554-A","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B Quality","offer_id":63407782134129,"sku":"LQ-211554-B","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1467\/6660\/files\/DSC04268.jpg?v=1777579154","url":"https:\/\/www.skullsunlimited.com\/products\/real-northern-pocket-gopher-skull-211554-639112623169013728","provider":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}