Baikonour Gopher Wins Fans Worldwide

Smack in the middle of launch preparations, heavy machinery moving directly overhead, a gopher lives in his hole in the center of Baikonour Cosmodrome. How he came to be there is unknown, but he seems perfectly comfortable with the hubbub all around. Following the posting of this recording from a camera placed at the opening of his hole, the curious critter has won fans worldwide. Watch for yourself and see why: