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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by Ric3
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Field Notes

Description:

Basically a large land turtle. Dark brown to gray-black in general color and their bottom shell is yellowish.

Habitat:

Long leaf pine habitat is one of the most suitable for them; but w/ that almost gone other well drained and sandy soil habitats are sought. This one was spotted in a pasture area on Brooker Creek Preserve during a bi-weekly bird survey. After the morning sun came out so did the tortoise to warm up.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Go.. Go.. Native - Florida
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PublishedMarch 19, 2013

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