. . . "Pocket gophers"@en . . . . "Pocket gophers, commonly referred to as gophers, are burrowing rodents of the family Geomyidae. There are approximately 35 species of gopher living in Central and North America. They are commonly known for their extensive tunneling activities. Gophers are endemic to North and Central America.The name \"pocket gopher\" on its own may be used to refer to any of a number of genera within the family."@en . .