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Gopherus polyphemus
A very patient listener who resides near one of the trails in Florida's Honeymoon Island Park. It is a "vulnerable" species under state and international law, due to development and habitat loss.
Sandy coastal areas. Strictly a vegetarian.
Honeymoon Island Park is a preserve set aside for the conservation of these tortoises.
Spotted on Apr 5, 2011
Submitted on Apr 5, 2011
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Yeah, I know the species, I just klutzed the posting. :)
If you're in the Eastern US, that's a Gopher Tortoise. What an amazing critter, good spot.