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jmorlan

Botta's Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae)

Spending 90% of their time in the safety of their tunnels they often pull vegetation down roots first. Although considered a pest in many areas, they are also beneficial in that they aerate the soil. The name "pocket" comes from their large, fur-lined cheek pouches which can be turned inside out.
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Location
Palisades Park, Daly City, California, USA
Date taken
23 September 2024
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delia todd
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Ooooh!!! That's awesome Joe.

What a cute creature he is too. Thanks lad.
 

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Category
Wild Mammals
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
74
Comment count
2

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Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
GopherIMG_5645.jpg
File size
499.4 KB
Date taken
Mon, 23 September 2024 4:09 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 663px

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