Gloridaze
On a recent visit to the park, I was delighted to see these baby gophers having fun. Normally they are rarely seen but it is possible that they have become accustomed to having the park all to themselves due to Covid-19. They weren’t shy at all and allowed me to get close enough to snap this photo.
Gophers are best known for their skill in creating a network of tunnel systems. These systems help with food collection and and a means of protection. As cute as these baby gophers are, you wouldn’t want them near your vegetable garden, lawn or farm as they could cause a lot of damage.
However, there are some benefits that gophers provide. Their burrowing habits help to aerate the soil , redistribute minerals and help the soil to absorb water.
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Have you ever seen a gopher?
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Those baby gophers are the sweetest thing!
They are and they always make me smile.
So sweet! Never seen one 🙁 But I like seeing their photos!
I first saw them at a zoo, but is was nice to see them out in the open in the park
How cute they are. I haven’t seen these animals yet.
They are so much fun to watch
what a fantastic picture!!! they are so cute!
Normally I don’t even see them but I think they got a lot more comfortable since the park was deserted due to Covid-19
my guess is you are right, awesome shot!
We have one here that drives the dogs mad. It will run up into a pvc pipe hubby has laying in back yard and the dogs will sit there and bark forever waiting for it to come out. Cute picture you got there!
Oh that’s so funny. Hate to think what the poor gopher’s fate would be if he ever came out.
They, the shepard and the terrier will stand there for 30 minutes barking at the end of the pipe. Nothing happens but they don’t give up. LOL. Gopher is winning this one!