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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Description:

Small juvenile w/ yellowish-drown color.

Habitat:

This one was observed at the mouth of a good size burrow. The burrow was located in a sandhill area. Upon retreating, the little creature started down the burrow and started to slide in the soft fine granuled sand.

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Ric3
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Ric3

Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 28, 2014
Submitted on May 16, 2014

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