東南袖珍地鼠主要食用植物的根部，最近研究發現，牠們會透過挖地洞促進植物根部生長，更會用自己的糞便作養分。研究員認為牠們是有計劃地管理食物，就如人類耕種。

Southeastern pocket gopher mainly feeds on roots; a recent study found it will dig tunnels to enhance root growth, and use its own waste as nutrients for the roots. It will then harvest the roots just like human planting crops.

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