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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Description:

A keystone species in Florida because their burrows provide shelter for so many animals.

Habitat:

Fire-suppressed longleaf pine sandhill savanna

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Machi
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Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 12, 2017
Submitted on Dec 31, 2017

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