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Eastern Pocket gopher

Geomys sp

Photo by KellyReed
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Description:

Mole popped up out of a hole. Caught on camera. Then it went down and covered the hole up. Taken by my husband, Scott Goldstein.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pocket gopher

Geomys sp

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KarenSaxton
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Comments (3)
KellyReed
Yes, gopher! That's what it is. :) thanks for the ID
Jellis
I agree it's more like a gopher. http://www.newdaynews.com/casual-corner/index.cgi/noframes/read/7907
KarenSaxton
For comparison, moles are generally blind, not rodents(so don't have the huge front teeth) with paddle shaped paws http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_%28animal%29

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