Gopher Tortoise: Facts, Films, Conservation Efforts, and Research
Gopher Tortoise: Facts, Films, Conservation Efforts, and Research
Oct 1, 2023
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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day! Let’s get to know our Gopher Tortoise, Digger! Gopher tortoises have flattened feet and powerful claws to dig deep burrows that provide safety from predators and harsh weather. Many animals seek out safety, nesting, or shelter in burrows created by gopher tortoises; over 350 species have been documented to do so. Digger came to the River Museum after he was previously a pet for 35 years. Gopher tortoises have been known to live to 60 years of age in the wild, though ma
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Gopher tortoises are ecosystem engineers whose burrows support a beautiful web of life. This is just another example of how much we need biodiversity. To learn more about biodiversity and what you can do to help, click here: �� Video Credits: Odyssey Earth, Brento Lapento, Lorenzo Phrazaphath, James Sullivan, Nathan Yoder, Mississippi Army National Guard, 102d Public Affairs Detachment, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission | The Nature Conservancy
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Last month 89 gopher tortoises were returned to the wild near Camp Shelby. Over 360 different species depend on the gopher tortoise’s burrows for survival. Currently, the gopher tortoise is state endangered and federally threatened. This project was a joint effort by the Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, the Mississippi Military Department, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and
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How much do you know about the threatened gopher tortoise? A helpful video from the FWC includes more information on this keystone species and offers ways the public can get involved in conservation efforts. Citizens are also encouraged to download our free Florida Gopher Tortoise smartphone application. With the app, you can record the location of gopher tortoises you may see in your yard, neighborhood or crossing the road. Users can test their tortoise knowledge by taking a quiz, and sighting
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899K views · 20K reactions | In the heart of the Everglades, these slow-moving gopher tortoises dig burrows that offer vital shelter to over 300 species, protecting them from the extreme temperatures of the region. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook
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