Gopher

Gopher is a resident of the 100 Acre Wood. Though the 100 Acre Wood has been in the previous games, Gopher did not appear until Kingdom Hearts II. He was first met in Piglet's House. Of all residents, he is the only one who literally lives underground, and digs through the ground to make a living. During the Hunny Slider mini-game, Gopher helps by acting as a buffer between Pooh and pieces of wood or other obstacles.

Kingdom Hearts II
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)

''Gopher is an excavation expert. That is, he's a specialist at digging holes. Whenever you need to find him, just look for a mound of fresh dirt.''

Trivia

 * Because of his two front teeth, Gopher speaks with a whistle following his "s" sounds.
 * Gopher is one of only two characters from the 100 Acre Wood that does not appear in Kingdom Hearts, the other being Kanga.
 * Gopher is the only character in 100 Acre Wood who did not appear in the original books (which he references when he debuts). He used to have this role in the Disney adaptations, but more characters have been added to those since.