Year of the Turtle – the Gopher Tortoise

This blog will wrap up our series on Florida turtles for the Year of the Turtle (2020) – and we end with a good one – the gopher tortoise. We only have two true terrestrial… Read More
Posted: July 15, 2020
This blog will wrap up our series on Florida turtles for the Year of the Turtle (2020) – and we end with a good one – the gopher tortoise. We only have two true terrestrial… Read More
Posted: June 19, 2018
Just a decade ago, few people would have known what a gopher tortoise was and would have hard time finding one. But today, because of the protection they have been afforded by the state, they… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Posted: April 8, 2016
The state of Florida has designated Sunday April 10 as “Gopher Tortoise Day”. The objective is to bring awareness to this declining species and, hopefully, an interest in protecting it. During his travels across… Read More
Posted: August 23, 2013
There is no doubt that many people are uncomfortable when they see snakes but seeing an 8 foot one will strike terror in their minds. This reaction has probably cost the lives of many indigo… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered species, gopher tortoise, indigo snake, longleaf pine, snakes
Posted: August 23, 2013
There is no doubt that many people are uncomfortable when they see snakes but seeing an 8 foot one will strike terror in their minds. This reaction has probably cost the lives of many indigo… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: gopher tortoise, indigo snake, longleaf pine, snake conservation
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