Abstract: This paper deals with the feeding behavior of pocket gophers, Thomomys bottae and Thomomys mazama. The pocket gopher's feeding behavior component can be divided into eight parts: exposing the hole; exploration; pulling or carrying of food into burrow; hoarding; searching repeatedly; pushing soil and plugging the hole; sampling and eating; disposing of feces and urine.

摘要： 囊鼠是一种营地下单洞穴居的鼠类,广泛分布于加利福尼亚州的农田、牧场和森林,危害甚大。作者在实验室条件下对两种襄鼠(Thomomys bottae和Thomomys mazama)的某些摄食行为进行了观察,得到以下结论: 1.囊鼠的摄食行为有8个组成部分,即:(1)暴露洞口;(2)探察洞外动静;(3)将食物拖入洞内;(4)储藏食物;(5)反复在洞外搜索剩余食物;(6)推土堵洞;(7)尝试及摄食;(8)对粪便和尿的处理。