When it comes to rodents, pocket gophers are among the most destructive. Guest host Dave Mecham and KSL Greenhouse Show host ...

Gophers are chubby, digging rodents that belong to the family Geomyidae; many are in the genus Geomys or the genus Thomomys. There about 41 species endemic to North and Central America.

Forty years later, the 24-hour gopher experiment continues to yield results. In 1980, Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted, destroying everything around it. Only ash and debris surrounded the area.

A study finds that roots grow deeper than typical into southeastern pocket gophers tunnel networks, raising the possibility that the rodents cultivate their food. The pocket gopher, immortalized as ...

Keep reading to learn about safe, cost-effective ways to thwart rodent infestations without using poisons that could hurt your family, your pets, and rare wildlife. (The tips on this page are ...

With all 44 rooms under construction, a new front lobby and name, the owners of the former Gopher Campus Motor Lodge remain undecided on the fate of the nine-foot gopher in the front yard. “It may be ...

The museum has created a mock criminal lineup comparing five stuffed rodents alongside a stuffed Goldy Gopher. After looking at the five suspects, Compton said it is not unusual to conclude the rodent ...

These animals sometimes contribute to public health risks and problems in people’s homes, and rodents like gophers and moles can eat agricultural or garden produce. Rodenticide poisoning can cause a ...