Gopher Tortoise
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The gopher tortoise occupies upland habitat throughout Florida, including forests, fields,...See more
The gopher tortoise occupies upland habitat throughout Florida, including
forests, fields, roadsides and residential yards. Gopher tortoises dig deep
burrows for shelter and forage on low-growing plants. In Florida, gopher
tortoises are a threatened species protected by state law.
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For more information:
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Unless otherwise noted, all images are credited to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
