Gopher (Winnie the Pooh)

Gopher is a character featured in Disney's adaptations of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. He is not present in Milne's original books. Gopher is a small, buck-toothed gopher known for his whistling "s" sounds and his tendency to create and fall into holes in the ground.

Gopher's defining characteristic is his profession as a tunnel-digging expert. He frequently refers to himself as being "in construction." He possesses a seemingly endless supply of dynamite and construction tools, though his tunnels are often unstable and lead to unexpected places.

Gopher's personality is somewhat cynical and pragmatic, in contrast to the more naive and optimistic characters like Pooh and Piglet. He often provides a dose of reality to the group's adventures, although his attempts to help often backfire, leading to comedic situations. He's known for breaking the fourth wall, directly addressing the audience with lines like, "I'm not in the book, you know."

While generally helpful, Gopher's construction projects often create problems for the other residents of the Hundred Acre Wood, adding to the chaos and humor of their adventures. He is a recurring character in Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh animated features, television series, and related merchandise.