Gophers are a group of small burrowing rodents from North and Central America. True gophers (Geomyidae) are actually known as ‘pocket gophers’ which, it should be made very clear, is a just name and not a suggestion. They’re powerful, tiny little diggers that have a dramatic impact on their landscape and can be a tough contender for farmers. More @Wikipedia
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