They have large front teeth and strong claws that are perfect for digging and excavating. As there are several types of gophers, they can range in size from 5 to 14 inches long.

Another key difference between gophers and groundhogs has to do with their teeth. A gopher’s teeth (pictured above) are larger and protrude from their mouth, whether the mouth is opened or closed.

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The gophers were regularly eating the ingrown roots, which could provide more than 20 percent of the animals’ daily caloric needs and make up for some of the energy lost in the burrowing process.