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Gopher Tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
28.0703, -82.8305
Field Notes
Description:
A very patient listener who resides near one of the trails in Florida's Honeymoon Island Park. It is a "vulnerable" species under state and international law, due to development and habitat loss.
Habitat:
Sandy coastal areas. Strictly a vegetarian.
Notes:
Honeymoon Island Park is a preserve set aside for the conservation of these tortoises.
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