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The Gopher
Rat-sized rodents with short, mostly hairless tails, minute eyes and ears, gophers weigh six to eight ounces and range in color from pale gray to russet to black. Their lips close behind their large front teeth, which lets them dig without getting a mouthful of soil. On each side of the mouth is an external, fur-lined storage pouch. Watch one digging on this video!
Rock Squirrel
Rock squirrels are one of the largest members of the Scuridae family, growing to nearly a foot in length, not including their long, bushy tails which are nearly as long as their bodies. Omnivorous, they eat seeds, insects, mesquite beans, fruits, carrion, small birds and eggs. Watch this rock squirrel having a snack!
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Joshua Tree NP - Old Dale Road
Old Dale Road starts in Joshua Tree National Park, passes through
the Pinto Basin and out of the park into the Pinto Mountains, where it becomes
Gold Crown Road. The route ends at California Route 62, 15 miles east of the
small desert town of Twentynine Palms. This video will give you an idea of what
the road is like in case you want to take a little 4 wheeling trip!
Death Valley - Titus Canyon
As Titus Canyon Road in Death Valley reaches the foothills, it starts to climb
and meander among the sagebrush and red rock outcroppings. The road becomes steeper
and narrower as it approaches Red Pass, amply named for its red rocks and dirt.
Enjoy the ride!
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