Identification:
The Idaho Pocket Gopher is a medium sized rodent and is found in Idaho (of course) and nearby states. They are yellowish brown with dark brown-tipped hair on the back, their feet are whitish and they have dark gray around their nose. Their length is can range from 7 to 9 inches.
Habitat:
They are herbivores eating a variety of weeds, grasses, crops and plants. Pocket gophers are aggressive toward each other , except during mating season.