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Gopher Tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
28.2467, -82.7168
Field Notes
Description:
This large fellow was just leaving his nest at the park, so I did not get a good frontal picture. There were stakes and ribbons around the nesting areas so that people were warned not to molest or disturb them.
Habitat:
Their nest are dug in the sand and only a heap of dirt and opening is the clue. They are protected because their habitat is being threatened.
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