A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...

Burrow associates of the gopher tortoise : proceedings of the 8th annual meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Council, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 13-15 November 1987 / C. Kenneth Dodd ... [et al.], ...

Beneath the surface of the earth lies a fascinating world of tunnels, chambers, and burrows, home to a wide variety of creatures that have adapted to life underground. For many animals, burrowing is ...

Dog is first in United States trained to find gopher tortoises and burrows. Goal is to protect gopher tortoises from development. Gopher tortoise burrows provide food and habitat for about 365 species ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has reached its goal of permanently protecting 65 viable tortoise populations, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of ...

Beneath the earth, a hidden world thrives as diverse animals construct intricate burrows for survival. These underground homes offer crucial protection from predators and extreme weather, regulating ...