Critter Clues

I build long burrows, or underground tunnels, to live in, store food, and travel around in.

I eat some insects, but I mostly eat plants. Some of my favorite foods are roots, grass, and shrubs!

I am a solitary animal — I live alone except when I am taking care of my babies.

My eyesight and hearing aren’t very good, so I use my whiskers and tail to get around safely.

When I forage, or gather, food, I bring it home in my cheek pouches to save for later.

I can make a high-pitched squeaky sound, like a scream, when predators are near!

I have special lips that close behind my teeth to keep dirt out.

You can tell where my burrows are — when I dig them I push soil up, creating mounds of dirt!