Carried by hurricane waves, these tortoises were swept to Florida’s Fort De Soto
On the horizon directly in front of her burrow, about two miles offshore, Egmont Key’s historic lighthouse towered over ...
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‘Shellebrate’ Gopher Tortoise Day In Florida: April 10th Marks Statewide Celebration
Floridians are gearing up to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th, a statewide event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role these reptiles play in the state's ecosystems. The ...
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SAVING THE GOPHER TORTOISE
As this keystone species' name suggests, the gopher tortoise is an expert at living underground — like a gopher. Gopher tortoises have shovel-like front legs and strong, thick back legs to help them ...
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Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, ...
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Lawsuit Launched Over Denial of Endangered Species Protection to Gopher Tortoise
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity and Nokuse Education, Inc. filed a formal notice today of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for denying Endangered ...
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Rescued gopher tortoise nearly restored after nail polish removal
PALM CITY, Florida (WPBF) — More than a month after being found covered in nail polish, a gopher tortoise at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center is nearly free of the harmful coating and is ...
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Carried by hurricane waves, these tortoises were swept to Florida’s Fort De Soto
Just hours after Hurricane Helene’s record storm surge receded from the shores of Fort De Soto, Dave Harshbarger noticed something strange amid the destruction. The county park he oversees was ...