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Gopher tortoise (eating Hibiscus flowers)
Gopherus polyphemus
26.664, -82.2112
Field Notes
Description:
Gopher tortoises move slowly, right? Not when they're eating Hibiscus flowers! Watch this amusing video and tell me you're not thinking, "Hey dude, chew your food!" But seriously, Gopher tortoises are listed as a threatened species in Florida. (See the second "Reference" Web site for details.)
Habitat:
Sanibel-Captiva, Florida USA.
Notes:
Disclaimer: The photos and video were taken by Phil Wherry, my good friend and tech guru, during a recent visit to Sanibel-Captiva, Florida. The multimedia is posted with written permission from Mr. Wherry, in accordance with the Project Noah Terms & Conditions. http://www.wherry.com/project-noah-permission/
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PublishedMarch 10, 2012
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