Gopher Tortoise

The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), native to the southeast United States, is listed as a Vulnerable species under the IUCN. It is threatened by habitat loss as well as culling by people for food and pets.

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Keywords: conservation endangered environment florida gopher gopherus keystone nature polyphemus reptile reptiles southeast species threatened tortoise tortoises turtle turtles wildlife

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