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Experts stunned after uncovering trail of displaced tortoises miles from hurricane zone: 'It was absolutely wild'
The displacement of gopher tortoises illustrates how even resilient species are being pushed to their limits. Experts stunned ...
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A look into Santa Fe Teaching Zoo’s gopher tortoise safe haven
Tucked away in the back of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 10 rescued gopher tortoises spend their days grazing and ...
Smithsonian Magazine21d
A Hurricane Swept These Tortoises Across Miles of Ocean to a New Home in Florida—and Now, They’re Thriving
Gopher tortoises are disappearing from Florida, primarily because of habitat destruction that's often tied to residential development. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission via Flickr ...