Happy Gopher Tortoise Day. Gopher tortoises are found in all 67 Florida counties and are frequently seen in neighborhoods, ...

With populations spanning all 67 counties, gopher tortoises are far too busy as Florida’s only native tortoise species for ...

Gus is a cherished, 101-year-old gopher tortoise that is supported by visitors ... involved in writing and or illustrating ...

Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10, with the goal of raising awareness for the threatened species. CREDIT: WINK News WINK News saw a couple of gopher tortoises enjoying the afternoon weather on ...

As this keystone species' name suggests, the gopher tortoise is an expert at living underground — like a gopher. Gopher tortoises have shovel-like front legs and strong, thick back legs to help them ...

We’re bringing this case because gopher tortoises and the hundreds of other species that rely on them for survival are worthy of our care and concern.” The Service denied protections in late 2022 ...

The Guardian reports that Fort de Soto county park’s gopher tortoise population has actually increased since Hurricane Helene. Park rangers recently reported 84 active burrows in the Florida ...

Alligator pilau, gopher tortoise stew, swamp cabbage, and coquina broth? St. Augustine's culinary traditions blend a whole host of unusual local ingredients. We've uncovered a collection of old ...