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Obviously a tortoise of some kind, but which kind. Could use some help with that.
You are a lucky person... you've found a Gopher Tortoise. They are now classified as a Threatened Species. They are called "Keystone" species in their sandhill habitats because, like the keystone in a stone arch which holds together all the other stones, dozens and dozens of other species depend on the presence of the tortoise. Especially the long and deep burrow.
Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 22, 2013
