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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by Ric3
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28.1337, -82.6554

Field Notes

Description:

Small juvenile w/ yellowish-drown color.

Habitat:

This one was observed at the mouth of a good size burrow. The burrow was located in a sandhill area. Upon retreating, the little creature started down the burrow and started to slide in the soft fine granuled sand.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Go.. Go.. Native - Florida
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Brooker Creek Preserve
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PublishedMay 16, 2014

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