Wyoming Pocket Gopher
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The Wyoming Pocket Gopher (Thomomys clusius) is a species of rodent
in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to the United States
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This animal is approximately 6.5-7.5 inches long and weighs around one to two ounces. It lives underground in tunnels and burrows that are made possible by its digging abilities. It digs with its long nails, and strong front limbs. The Wyoming Pocket Gopher has tiny ears and eyes that help with digging as well. The preferred habitat of this animal is in upland soil where grease wood is.
Rodent
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in the Geomyidae family. It is endemic to the United States
United States
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This animal is approximately 6.5-7.5 inches long and weighs around one to two ounces. It lives underground in tunnels and burrows that are made possible by its digging abilities. It digs with its long nails, and strong front limbs. The Wyoming Pocket Gopher has tiny ears and eyes that help with digging as well. The preferred habitat of this animal is in upland soil where grease wood is.