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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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Unless otherwise noted, all images are credited to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

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Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
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Gopher Tortoise Burrow
Gopher Tortoise Burrow
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Longevity
Longevity
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Conservation before construction
Conservation before construction
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Home, sweet home!
Home, sweet home!
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Reproduction
Reproduction
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Fire safety
Fire safety
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New life
New life
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A little on the light side
A little on the light side
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Survival of the fittest
Survival of the fittest
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Soakin’ up the sun
Soakin’ up the sun
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Is anybody home?
Is anybody home?
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Burrow construction
Burrow construction
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Going underground
Going underground
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Life, like the adult tortoise’s shell, is hard
Life, like the adult tortoise’s shell, is hard
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Learn more about the gopher tortoise
Learn more about the gopher tortoise
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