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Gopher Tostise

Gopherus Polyphemus

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Field Notes

Description:

Grayish brown shell

Habitat:

Sandy soil

Notes:

We have found several smaller animals who appear to have hatched earlier this year. We have yet to find the part nest

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(florida) Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) - Information on (florida) Goph…, Gopher tortoise

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PublishedJune 22, 2014

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