Gopher tortoises have shovel-like front legs and strong ... When these tortoises aren't industriously digging burrows to hide from extreme weather and predators, or seeking out an ideal mate, they ...

Gopher tortoises play a crucial role in Florida's ecosystem. Their shells help them evade predators and regulate body temperature — functions that were disrupted by the nail polish. With most of ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity and Nokuse Education, Inc. sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for denying Endangered Species Act protections to gopher tortoises ...

THE GOPHER TORTOISE IS A NATIVE TO FLORIDA, AND MUCH OF THE STATE’S ECOSYSTEM RELIES ON THEM. THEY USE THEIR SHELL AS A WAY TO HIDE FROM PREDATORS. ON TOP OF THAT, THEY USE THEIR SHELL TO ...