Summary ²

The only pocket gopher species in Wisconsin, the Plains Pocket Gopher is distinctive. Almost never emerges above ground.

Range ³

Western third of the state.

Habitat ³

Open grassy areas with sandy soils.

Size ³

7-10", tail 2-4".

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomys_bursarius
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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