WARNING: A Mazama pocket gopher does NOT go in your pocket. We understand that the name is confusing. If not pocket friend, why pocket name, you might ask yourself. So if I can't put it in my pocket, what's cool about them? Great question, Tia. Mazama pocket gophers are fossorial, meaning they are adapted to digging and live underground most of the time. This particular individual is looking to get rid of excess dirt as fast as possible. These pocket gophers *could* fit in your pocket, but that'