{"product_id":"real-pocket-gopher-skull-set-12490","title":"Real Pocket Gopher Skull Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\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: Camas Pocket Gopher, Atwater Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, Botta's Pocket Gopher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamas Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 4.6 cm (1.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 3.3 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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtwater Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Length 3.7 cm (1.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Width 2.8 cm (1.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 2.4 cm (0.9 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 2.6 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 2.3 cm (0.9 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 2.3 cm (0.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Height 2 cm (0.8 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":55753912779121,"sku":"JJV-12490","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1467\/6660\/files\/DSC00495.jpg?v=1788449806","url":"https:\/\/www.skullsunlimited.com\/products\/real-pocket-gopher-skull-set-12490","provider":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}