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Gopher tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Habitat:

Found near the entrance of the Caloosahatchee Regional Park which has 768 acres of pine flatwoods, scrub oak, cypress swamps and oak hammocks. Found on the ground among pine flatwoods. This one had a friend with him/her, but the friend took off into the bushes.

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Chantell
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Chantell

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 27, 2012
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012

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