Baby Gopher Tortoise

    This is a cute photo of a Baby Gopher Tortoise. This was shot in Central Florida. Since this picture was taken, the tortoise has grown to about 8 inches in diameter and resides in a hole in the ground nearby our house.

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      hopeful gratitude (nymphdupave) and Michael LaPalme added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Michael LaPalme (51 months ago | reply)

      Wow, It looks as if it could be made of plastic... That thing is cute as hell.

    3. mariannegreg (51 months ago | reply)

      8 inches in 4 years?? Wow that is fast...absolutely sweet

    4. Zé Maciel (50 months ago | reply)

      Lovely image.

      Discovered! This is invitation to add your photograph to Discovery Photos

    5. Lara604 (49 months ago | reply)

      WOW! what a great capture. such a cute turtle!

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      William McCamment added this photo to his favorites. (47 months ago)

    7. Photo's by The Swamper (42 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gopher Tortoise, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    8. canikon1998 (41 months ago | reply)

      Sooooooo cute! We have one living near the back of our house too (see photo I uploaded). They are such gentle creatures.

    9. Eye*of*the*Beholder (33 months ago | reply)

      He's adorable!! I want one!

    10. PuppiesAreProzac (30 months ago | reply)

      Love it! We've selected your photo to feature at Puppies Are Prozac with prominent photographer attribution. We'll add a dose of humor and post it soon! Thanks for offering the CC license.

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      VildeAaB and Pics from the Bird Cage added this photo to their favorites.

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