Side By Side Comparison of Gopher Head Fossils found in Kansas City, Missouri

More Evidence of Gopher Fossils

A little about gophers:

Most gophers have brown fur that often closely matches the color of the soil in which they live. Their most characteristic feature is their large cheek pouches, from which the word "pocket" in their name derives. These pouches are fur-lined, and can be turned inside out. They extend from the side of the mouth well back onto the shoulders. They have small eyes and a short, hairy tail, which they use to feel around tunnels when they walk backwards.

For a living Gopher picture to compare with the fossils Toby and I found go here.
http://robertkouriksgardenroots.blogspot.com/2008/03/gopher-it.html

And I thank Mr.Kourik a great website and information.

More photo evidence of the gopher fossils that Toby and I found.

Toby and Me

Mother Gopher Battles Snake to Save Her Babies

The Evidence. Toby and I Track a Man from the Past

My Son and I were tracking A Gentleman from the past, when We found the Fossils, Believing the Gentleman would have seen the fossils as well. The People referred to in the story were researched using available historical resources, folklore and the old words. Most is supposition and should be considered fiction. It is to be taken as a report from a Scout in the field, expertise is not with words, but the ability to follow the path, see the sign's and report.

The Fossil evidence referred to in the story, is in a form that is considered rare. It is possibly the fossil form may be underestimated. There are also indications as to how the specimens fossilized. The specimens were surface collected, and can not be considered to be found in Context. However other evidence collected indicate an event and event's and possibly provide context.

Adventurer, survivalists, Slipping between civilized world and wilderness with ease, knowing the dangers of both. When He first walked here, where I am now, it was not by chance. Sent by the Leader of His clan to extend there trade and knowledge.

Feels the signs and the warning's. Stops. Eyes following the ridge up to the sun. Head fully tilted back, See's the cuts in the wall. Trap. Steps backs. The ground whispers under his feet. White gleaming powder, bending down, puts palm to earth touching the ancient floor.

While they sent him to find commerce, as he did. Riding into the wilderness and setting camp where all could see. To say without words, I am a Man alone and mean no harm. And Wait's for the Curious. There was no other way. To slink up or to intrude upon there home would be unwise.

Clothes fresh, face shaved, bath by the stream, and cologne. When contact was made, They were shocked by his cleanliness, and pleased by his and pretty smell. He presented gifts, and offers of trade, and good will. They found him to have good manner's, entertaining with stories of adventure. Establishing life long trading partners for His clan.

He coveted the old things and treasure's. Its why he made the trip. Upon finding, he remained silent, the knowledge his alone. Most he did not take. Easier to carry the weight in his mind.

It surrounded him. Thick, deep. Blood everywhere. Canvas of the ancient words. Death saved. He surveyed the horror.

Expert at traversing the brush, laboring under the extended distance and pace, See's an opening, no time to check, dives in.

Liquid fear, pure adrenaline wobbles Her. Blood pounding, She loses hearing for a moment. The Beast above run in mad circles and with no exit to be had, There end brutal. For the first time, She fear's her home will not protect her or her children.