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 ...