Observations on Reproduction, Growth, and Behavior of the Northern Pocket Gopher (Thomomys talpoides)

Authors

Douglas C. Anderson

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Mammalogy

Publication Date

5-1978

Volume

59

Issue

2

Abstract

As part of a study examining the role of northern pocket gophers (Thomomys talpoides) in an Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmanni)-subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) ecosystem, I have gathered information on their behavior, reproduction, growth, and development. This report presents those findings in the context of the evolutionary strategy of a fossorial way of life.

Comments

Originally published by the American Society of Mammalogists. Publisher's PDF available through remote link via JSTOR.
Note: This article appeared in the Journal of Mammalogy.

First Page

418

Last Page

422

Recommended Citation

Andersen, D.C. (1978). Observations on reproduction, growth, and behavior of the northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides). Journal of Mammalogy, 59(2): 418-422.