Real Plains Pocket Gopher Skull All Reptiles & Amphibians Skull Height 18

Skull Height 18

inhabit the sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand

It is named for the bands of flexible armor on its shell

Origin: Lake Turkana

This species is now listed as endangered

Real Plains Pocket Gopher Skull All Reptiles & Amphibians Skull Height 18The plains pocket gopher (Geomys bursarius) is a small burrowing rodent known for its extensive underground tunnel systems. One distinctive feature of pocket gophers is their incisors, which have longitudinal grooves running along the front surface. These grooves help reduce friction and allow the teeth to wear evenly as the gopher gnaws through soil and roots. Their incisors grow continuously throughout their life, so the grooves are essential for