{"product_id":"real-pocket-gopher-skull-set-12488","title":"Real Pocket Gopher Skull Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a comparative set from the Museum of Osteology collection, featuring four distinct real pocket gopher skulls. Each skull retains original handwritten museum documentation on the cranium and mandible, offering provenance and educational value for serious collectors and research institutions. The set spans size variation across species, from the compact Attwater's to the robust Camas gopher, making it ideal for anatomical study and comparative osteology. Presented as-is to preserve authenticity and museum character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as-is without further cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographed from left to right: Attwater's Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, Botta's Pocket Gopher, Camas Pocket Gopher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttwater's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 3.2 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 2 cm (0.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 1.6 cm (0.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 4 cm (1.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 2.3 cm (0.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotta's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 3.4 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 2.4 cm (0.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 2.1 cm (0.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamas Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 5 cm (2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 3.4 cm (1.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 3 cm (1.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55753912680817,"sku":"JJV-12488","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1467\/6660\/files\/DSC00482.jpg?v=1788448806","url":"https:\/\/www.skullsunlimited.com\/products\/real-pocket-gopher-skull-set-12488","provider":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}