![]() ![]() In contrast to this, ground squirrels, as is suggested by their name, remain on the ground most of the times. Gophers prefer remaining underground as well as eating underground. They have short tails when compared to other similar species. They can stand in this manner, fully erect, for very long periods. Their unique characteristic is that they can remarkably rise and stand straight on their hind legs. Medium sized ground squirrels are more commonly referred to as ground squirrels because the larger ones are more known as marmots or prairie dogs and the much smaller ones are called chipmunks. They generally live on the ground and sometimes in the ground rather than trees unlike normal squirrels. Ground squirrels belong to the family Sciuridae, the squirrel family of rodents. Gophers have a short life span and live for only about one to three years. Some species can have a weight of about 1 kg or more as well. ![]() The males are usually larger than the females and can weigh as much as double the weight of the females. They also have a tail that is about one to two inches. Normally, gophers are about 0.5 pounds in weight and have a body length of about 6 to 8 inches. It is common to call certain ground squirrels as gophers due to their similar appearance. A unique characteristic of these gophers is their extensive tunnelling activity. ![]() Rather it can be said that they are endemic to North and Central America. About 35 species of gophers are currently living in the Northern and Central parts of America. Gophers, which are also referred to as pocket gophers, are rodents that belong to the family of Geomyidae. We will describe each in detail in this article and then shed light on some common differences between the two. Moreover, they are also different in terms of their habitats, diet, morphology and so on. On close inspection, it is possible to differentiate between the two. Gophers and ground squirrels are small, four-legged creatures that resemble rats or rodents and seem quite similar to each other. ![]()
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