If you’re living in Western Montana, you’ve probably had more than one run-in with critters digging up your yard. Two of the usual suspects? Ground squirrels and gophers. They might look similar at a quick glance, but they’re quite different when you dig a little deeper (pun intended). So how do you tell them apart, and why does it even matter? Let’s break it down! Both ground squirrels and gophers love to make themselves right at home in your lawn, but they’re not roommates.