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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Description:

Brown, domed shell with tan skin. Two different individuals. The first is red in color since he is covered in red dirt. The second has made his burrow under a huge pile of rocks.

Habitat:

Open fields surrounded by pine forests.

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AshleyT
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AshleyT

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Mar 18, 2015
Submitted on Apr 11, 2015

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