The gopher is a representative of the squirrel family, a small rodent and a pest of farmland. The gopher tolerates dangerous diseases of grain plants and is the causative agent of severe infections. The gopher, depending on the species, can have various sizes - from medium to very small. The length of the body is 14 ... 40 centimeters. Tail length from 4 to 25 centimeters. The forelimbs of the gopher are usually shorter than the hind ones. The ears are small, short, slightly protruding from the fur, weakly pubescent. Description gopher, depending on the species, may have different sizes - from medium to very small. The length of the body is 14 ... 40 centimeters. Tail length from 4 to 25 centimeters. The forelimbs of the gopher are usually shorter than the hind ones. The ears are small, short, slightly protruding from the fur, weakly pubescent.