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Is the prairie dog a gopher?

Asked by HP (6425points) March 25th, 2022
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Can someone explain the difference?

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HP's avatar

They sure appear the same. My bet is the difference boils down to their address (prairie) vs. my lawn.

HP (6425points)“Great Answer” (2points)
JLoon's avatar

No.

Gophers are pests. Prairie dogs are wildlife.

But they both make a delicious snack.

JLoon (8568points)“Great Answer” (0points)
HP's avatar

Pests can’t be wildlife? And that snack business? Snack or meal?

HP (6425points)“Great Answer” (1points)
LadyMarissa's avatar

According to Wiki they are a species of squirrel more like a ground squirrel. I had never thought about it; but in looking at their pic, they do look a lot like a fat squirrel but cuter!!!

LadyMarissa (16084points)“Great Answer” (2points)
HP's avatar

It turns out they are different. The prairie dog has a bushy tail, while the gopher has one that is smoothed down.

HP (6425points)“Great Answer” (0points)
kruger_d's avatar

Prairie dogs are larger than gophers, about 16”.

kruger_d (6231points)“Great Answer” (2points)
Patty_Melt's avatar

Wanna see?

Patty_Melt (17513points)“Great Answer” (1points)
Patty_Melt's avatar

The other guy

Patty_Melt (17513points)“Great Answer” (1points)
HP's avatar

Thanks !

HP (6425points)“Great Answer” (1points)
LostInParadise's avatar

I did a Web search and found this Scroll down to the section labeled, What Animals Can Be Confused With Gophers?.

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