There are also a lot of gophers around the university and Lake Wascana. There are so many gophers in the area that the gopher holes in the open areas surrounding the lake can be treacherous.
As we drove along the rural highways, we often saw gophers standing up straight and looking around. Gophers are so common around here that the Saskatchewan Roughriders team mascot is a gopher.
The gophers are all over campus. They seem especially prevalent and happy right after the lawnmower has been by, and lawn is a giant, easy buffet for them. Here is one that was right outside my apartment window.