Real Pocket Gopher Skull Set

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. Specifications: 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: Botta's Pocket Gopher, Northern Pocket Gopher, Attwater's Pocket Gopher Botta's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 4.1 cm (1.6 in) Skull Width 2.8 cm (1.1 in) Skull Height 2.8 cm (1.1 in) Northern Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Skull Width 3 cm (1.2 in) Skull Height 2.8 cm (1.1 in) Attwater's Pocket Gopher Skull Dimensions: Skull Length 4 cm (1.6 in) Skull Width 2.7 cm (1.1 in) Skull Height 2.5 cm (1 in)