Merriam's Pocket gopher

The Merriam's Pocket Gopher (Cratogeomis merriami)  have a furry pouch of skin on each cheek, used for carrying food. Its front incisors are very long and can cope with may types of plant food. The upper parts can be yellow, brows, or black; the underparts are paler.

Large pocket gopher

The giant pocket gopher (Orthogeomys grandis) is a species of rodent in the family Geomyidae. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.


Like many other pocketr gophers, the large pocket gopher dis a large burrow system using its strong-clawed forefeet. It feeds on roots, bulbs, and other underground plant parts. Mainly solitary, the large pocket gopher forms groups of 1 male and 4 female during the breeding season. Two or more young are born to easch female.

Giant otter shrew

The giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox) is a semiaquatic, carnivorous tenrec.
This species, which is often mistaken for a small otter, has a slender body and a long tail. This tail is used to propel itself through the water. Mainly nocturnal and solitary, the Giant otter-shrew hunts primarily on shellfish, fish, frogs, and other freshwater animals.