What is another word for northern pocket gopher?
Pronunciation: [nˈɔːðən pˈɒkɪt ɡˈə͡ʊfə] (IPA) 
The Northern Pocket Gopher is a small burrowing rodent that is native to North America. It is also known by a few other names that are often used as synonyms for this species. One such name is the Plains pocket gopher, as this species is commonly found in the grassy plains of the northern United States. Another name for this animal is the mountain pocket gopher, as it is also found in the mountainous regions of North America. The Botta's pocket gopher is another synonym for this species, named after the Italian zoologist who described it. Regardless of what you call it, the Northern Pocket Gopher is a fascinating and important part of the ecosystem it inhabits.
