Gophers are a genus of rodents of the squirrel family. They live in open habitats, such as meadows, steppes and semi-deserts, feed on low plants and use burrows as nests and shelters. They lead a diurnal lifestyle and mostly live in colonies, although some species can be found singly. They hibernate in winter, and in arid regions they can hibernate during the summer or autumn months. The range of various species is mostly divided, although there are regions inhabited by three species. Where the ranges of two species of gophers touch, they can form mixed colonies or hybridize. They have a yellow, light orange, light brown or grayish color. All of them have a fairly short tail, which, depending on the specific species, is about 10-45% of the length of the head and body. Gophers can be carriers of fleas that transmit diseases to people, and also build tunnels under a human dwelling, which can lead to its destruction. 0 reply
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Gophers are fascinating creatures from the squirrel family, living in various open habitats like meadows, steppes, and semi-deserts. They mainly feed on low plants and create burrows for nests and shelters. Leading a diurnal lifestyle, gophers often live in colonies, although some species may be solitary. They hibernate in winter and can enter a state of dormancy during summer or autumn in arid regions.
Gophers are typically yellow, light orange, light brown, or grayish in color, with a short tail that ranges from 10-45% of their body length. These rodents can sometimes hybridize where their ranges overlap. They also pose some risks, such as carrying fleas that can transmit diseases to humans and creating tunnels under buildings that might cause structural damage.
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