Extinction was on the horizon for this Georgia species until wildlife organizations stepped in and saved the day.

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. In the heat of summer, a growing number of ...

Manatee County receives a 20% discount for its own projects that require gopher tortoise relocation. A developer pays market ...

A Vero Beach man, 28, was taken into custody July 31 on an active warrant for the unlawful taking of a gopher tortoise.

Wildlife in Southwest Florida can face an array of challenges in order to survive. Natural predators, hurricanes, vehicles and the constant growth and development taking place that impacts their ...

One of Southwest Florida's most beloved reptiles is finally getting celebrated the way it always deserved to be. Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10, with the goal of raising awareness for the threatened ...

The Gopher Tortoise is Georgia’s official state reptile. No. 65 is an easement that will conserve over 250 tortoises and ...

PALM CITY, Fla. — A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish. Now, it's undergoing cleaning and treatment at the Treasure ...

The Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has successfully reached its goal of permanently protecting 65 gopher tortoise ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (WTOC) - The Gopher tortoise is the Georgia state reptile but it's facing extinction. But with the help of veterinarians from across the state, one park manager is hoping to bring ...

The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that the Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has reached its ...