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Gopherus polyphemus
A medium sized tortise that is fairly common in florida, It's front legs are used for digging. It is brown in color and measures around 1-2 feet long.
This magnificent animal lives in the Scrublands of Florida, as well as Pine-Flatwoods, Oak Forests. It prefers places that are full of sand, making it easier to dig their burrows.
This endangered tortoise supplies a great number of animals with homes. When they dig their burrows, other animals such as snakes, rodents, and amphibians use these burrows as shelter.
Spotted on Nov 27, 2007
Submitted on Sep 22, 2011
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