Real Pocket Gopher Skull Set

This set showcases four real pocket gopher skulls, each with unique cranial morphology reflecting their ecological niches and geographic ranges. The Camas and Northern varieties display larger skull structures adapted to deeper burrowing, while the Atwater and Botta's specimens reveal the anatomical variation within the Geomyidae family. Museum provenance and original cataloging marks enhance the educational and collectible value for researchers and educators studying small mammal comparative anatomy.

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, Atwater Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, Botta's Pocket Gopher

• Camas Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
  • Skull Width 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
  • Skull Height 3 cm (1.2 in)

• Atwater Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
  • Skull Width 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.4 cm (0.9 in)

• Northern Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 4 cm (1.6 in)
  • Skull Width 2.6 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Height 2.3 cm (0.9 in)

• Botta's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
  • Skull Width 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
  • Skull Height 2 cm (0.8 in)