Some species of wildlife utilize it for food, such as California quail and pocket gophers.

Geography and evolution in the pocket gophers of California.

Researchers have seen a swimming ability in yellow-faced pocket gophers.

On average, Baird's pocket gopher has two to three babies per litter.

Burrows are the common form of living quarters that the pocket gopher creates.

Baird's pocket gopher has a cylinder shaped body with most of its weight carried near their head.

They are similar to the pocket gophers but lack cheek pouches.

The tropical pocket gopher is cinnamon to brown on it's back and head.

The tropical pocket gopher has a diploid number of 38.

Like other members of their family they are more closely related to pocket gophers than to true mice.