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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by MishaCainNell
Published on Project Noah
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27.5282, -82.129

Field Notes

Habitat:

scrub and pine flatwoods at Duette Preserve, Manatee County, FL

Notes:

This large female was found sitting just off the road through Duette Preserve

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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Wild Manatee County Florida
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012

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