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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by Rosa Maria
Published on Project Noah
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29.8783, -81.2798

Field Notes

Description:

They dig out burrows to use as shelter and are also used for other species. Their burrows can support up to around 300 species for protection as well.

Notes:

Picture was taken at St. Anastasia State Park.

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PublishedMarch 21, 2014

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