Ground squirrels and prairie dogs are key parts of the local ecosystem—they feed predators like hawks, owls, and foxes, and ...

The image of snakes is often connected with underground burrows, secret passages, and holes in forests, fields, and pastures.

North America has about 40 species of gophers or “pocket gophers,” which are small, burrowing rodents that spend most of their time underground feasting on plant roots. These animals have a wide ...

The gopher snake is the undisputed heavyweight champion of Arizona snakes, often stretching from 6 to 9 feet in some cases.

Close-up shot of a pocket gopher pocking its head outside its burrow - James Cruz/Getty Images If you've noticed gophers in your yard, along with damaged plants and missing bulbs, chances are you are ...