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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

A keystone species in Florida because their burrows provide shelter for so many animals.

Habitat:

Fire-suppressed longleaf pine sandhill savanna

Reference Links:

Gopher tortoise - Wikipedia

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Herpetofauna of Florida
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PublishedDecember 31, 2017

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