Real Pocket Gopher Skeleton - Partially Articulated

This real partially articulated pocket gopher skeleton preserves the skeletal structure that enables the gopher's remarkable burrowing behavior—from the robust forelimbs and specialized dentition to the streamlined vertebral column. Ideal for comparative anatomy, natural history collections, and educational displays, this specimen demonstrates the morphological features that define the Geomyidae family and their subterranean lifestyle.

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.

• Presents with most pieces of skeleton articulated
• Skull Length 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
• Skull Width 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
• Skull Height 2.8 cm (1.1 in)