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Gopherus polyphemus
This tortoise was about 10 inches from the front to the back of the shell. I was lucky to see 2 about 100 feet from eachother.
Brooker Creek Preserve
The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for 360 other animal species. They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction.
Spotted on Sep 23, 2012
Submitted on Sep 23, 2012
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