Meet the gopher—an underground architect and fascinating survivor of the wild! These rat-sized rodents have small eyes and ears, strong forelimbs, elongated claws, and a primarily hairless tail, perfectly adapted to their subterranean lifestyle. Weighing just 6 to 8 ounces, their standout feature is their powerful front teeth, which protrude in front of their lips. This ingenious design lets them dig tunnels without swallowing dirt—a true marvel of evolution!