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  2. Gopher tortoise - Wikipedia

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    The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is 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. G. polyphemus is threatened by predation and habitat ...

  3. List of U.S. state reptiles - Wikipedia

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    Since the late 20th century recovery of the American alligator (Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi), its numbers have been successfully managed by game restrictions and commercial ranching. [115] [121] [122] Habitat loss. Gopher tortoises (Georgia, Florida's official tortoise) have been impacted by the loss of 97% of the Southeast's longleaf pine ...

  4. Saving Florida’s Gopher Tortoises: Group rescues reptiles ...

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    ORLANDO, Fla. -- Though gopher tortoises have persisted for millions of years, they now face a barrage of threats from loss of habitat and developers with permits that allow the reptiles to be ...

  5. Wildlife regulations in Florida - Wikipedia

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    Bill CS/SB 318 is an amendment passed by the State of Florida in June 2010 which amends several sections of Chapter 379 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.). [1] Sections 379.231, 379.372, 379.374, 379.3761, 379.401, and 379.4015 deal with wildlife regulations and were amended by this bill. [2]

  6. Federal wildlife reject increase to gopher tortoise protections

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  7. Invasive lizards the size of dogs are roaming SC. Here’s ...

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    The list of what they will eat is long: eggs of ground-nesting birds such as quail and turkeys; alligators and gopher tortoises, chicken eggs, fruit, vegetables, plants, pet food, carrion and ...

  8. List of reptiles of Florida - Wikipedia

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    The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida. This is a list of reptiles which are found in the U.S. state of Florida. This list includes both native and introduced species. Introduced species are put on this list only if they have an established population (large breeding population, numerous specimens caught, invasive, etc.).

  9. Florida Wildlife Corridor - Wikipedia

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    This corridor also benefits the animals that are found there as it is a home for a large variety of species of aquatic and terrestrial animals which includes many of Florida's most endangered species like the Black bear, Gopher tortoise and the Swallow-tailed Kite, etc. [9] The Florida wildlife corridor also provides benefits to the environment ...