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Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)

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    Ferdy Christant
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    "The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species".

    That is remarkable. May it live long!     Posted 9 years ago

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The Gopher tortoise

The gopher tortoise is a species of the "Gopherus" genus native to the southeastern United States. The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species. They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2016. Captured Aug 14, 2016 10:12 in Fallen Log Crossing, Windermere, FL 34786, USA.
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  • ILCE-6300
  • f/6.3
  • 1/800s
  • ISO2500
  • 210mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.