GOPHER

Other Names: Salamander derived from nickname, “sandy mounder”

The gopher lives most of its life beneath the surface where it digs a burrow system. A gopher can create large, horseshoe-shaped mounds that may cause damage to passing farm equipment. Additionally, its tunnels often interfere with irrigation systems, dams, fields, and homeowners' gardens.

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Description | Reproduction | Diet | Habitat

Description of the Gopher

Color:	Black to pale brown
Weight:	6 to 14 ounces
Length:	5-14 inches
Tail Length:	4 inches
Body:	Powerfully built in the forequarters; fine, soft furl; short neck; small, flattened head; front feet with long, sharp claws
Ears:	Small
Eyes:	Small external
Lifespan:	1-3 years on average

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Reproduction of the Gopher

Litter Size:	3-4 per litter
No. of Litters:	1-2 litters per year
Sexual Maturity:	6-12 months
Gestation Period:	18-19 days
Breeding Season:	Outdoors: Spring

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Diet of the Gopher

Daily Amount:	60% of its bodyweight each day
Daily Water:	Utilizes moisture in food
Daily Food:	Trees, roots, bulbs, grass, alfalfa, dandelions

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Habitat of the Gopher

Geography:	Western Hemisphere - the US
Nest Location:	Outdoors: Main runways are located in underground tunnels up to 18 inches below the surface; nest chambers are up to 5 or 6 feet below surface; attracted to light-textured soils with vegetation production
Home Range:	Up to 700 yards
Active Periods:	Night and day

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