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Celebrate a keystone species: make your yard gopher tortoise-friendly!

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April 9, 2021

April 10th is Gopher Tortoise Day! On any given day in Florida, gopher tortoises may be seen out and about in pine flatwoods or scrub habitats, looking for lunch or basking in the sun... perhaps even in your own backyard! Gopher tortoises ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Be-at-home With Nature, Conservation, Critter Corner, Gopher Tortoise, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Science, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Be-at-home with Nature series: Happy Gopher Tortoise Day!

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April 10, 2020

April 10th is Gopher Tortoise Day! On any given day in the scrub, gopher tortoises may be seen out and about, looking for lunch or basking in the sun. The scrub ecosystem is a rare component of our Florida environment and is home to many ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Be-at-home With Nature, Conservation, Gopher Tortoise, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Science, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

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