18 reactions | Did you know that the Gopher Tortoise can live 40-60 years? They dig deep burrows averaging to be about 15 feet long and 6 and a half feet deep! They are considered a threatened species and are protected under Florida law. This one is one of our friendly locals you may have an encounter with here at Port Cove RV resort! #gophertortoise | Port Cove RV Resort | Facebook
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Gopher Tortoise: Facts, Films, Conservation Efforts, and Research
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Happy Gopher Tortoise Day! Let’s get to know our Gopher Tortoise, Digger! Gopher tortoises have flattened feet and powerful claws to dig deep burrows that provide safety from predators and harsh weather. Many animals seek out safety, nesting, or shelter in burrows created by gopher tortoises; over 350 species have been documented to do so. Digger came to the River Museum after he was previously a pet for 35 years. Gopher tortoises have been known to live to 60 years of age in the wild, though ma
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Gopher tortoises are ecosystem engineers whose burrows support a beautiful web of life. This is just another example of how much we need biodiversity. To learn more about biodiversity and what you can do to help, click here: �� Video Credits: Odyssey Earth, Brento Lapento, Lorenzo Phrazaphath, James Sullivan, Nathan Yoder, Mississippi Army National Guard, 102d Public Affairs Detachment, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission | The Nature Conservancy
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Last month 89 gopher tortoises were returned to the wild near Camp Shelby. Over 360 different species depend on the gopher tortoise’s burrows for survival. Currently, the gopher tortoise is state endangered and federally threatened. This project was a joint effort by the Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, the Mississippi Military Department, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and
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2.5K views · 285 reactions | Our gopher tortoise enjoys a daily walk, especially when he comes across a good patch of clover like this. After a while, he took a break from the clover buffet to relax in a warm, sunny spot! Reptiles need sunlight to produce vitamin D3 so they can properly absorb calcium. Video Credit: Sarah Buffington | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | Facebook
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