Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by TampaDave
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

26.4434, -82.1115

Field Notes

Description:

Gopher Tortoise territorial fight. They fought for several minutes until one of them fell into a small hole.

Reference Links:

Gopher tortoise

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
TampaDave
He was ok. It took him a few minutes, but he was able to flip over and walk away.
peter
Hope he was okay!
Photographed
PublishedApril 8, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies