Fox said he’s treating more and more threatened gopher tortoises these days, as our communities undergo lots of development, pushing tortoises out of their burrows. "We see probably 20 to 30 ...

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

Mike Terrell with Palm Beach Zoo said that gopher tortoises will burrow underground during the cold temperatures. “So, with these guys, when temperatures get down to the 60s and below ...

Members and supporters of No Tag Lakeside plan to attend the Jan. 28 Board of County Commissioners land-use meeting to ...

Some of South Carolina's most elusive creatures thrive in unique habitats. From the pristine coast to the hidden wetlands, some of South Carolina's most elusive creatures thrive in unique habitats.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lehigh's empty lots make a perfect spot for gopher tortoise burrows. Kara Tyler Julian with the East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group (ELWSG)pointed out an elevated burrow ...

Three years ago, Michigan-based Pulte Homes pleaded guilty to 22 counts of destroying gopher tortoise burrows in Marion County. Killed a couple, too. The penalty: a fine of about $13,700. Pulte was ...

Alligators, black bears and bald eagles are just a few of the iconic animals that can be found during a visit to these ...

Fox said he’s treating more and more threatened gopher tortoises these days, as our communities undergo lots of development, pushing tortoises out of their burrows. “We see probably 20 to 30 gopher ...