What is another word for valley pocket gopher?
Pronunciation: [vˈalɪ pˈɒkɪt ɡˈə͡ʊfə] (IPA) 
Valley pocket gopher is a species of rodent commonly found in the western region of North America. However, there are various alternative terms for this animal depending on the geographic location. In California, it is referred to as Botta's pocket gopher while in Oregon, it is known as Pacific pocket gopher. Similarly, in Nevada and Utah, it is called the Great Basin pocket gopher. Another synonym for this creature is the Northern pocket gopher found in regions such as Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Other possible synonyms include the Oregon pocket gopher, California pocket gopher, and the Washington pocket gopher. Regardless of the name, these small burrowing rodents are important members of their ecosystems by helping to aerate the soil as they dig.
