Extinction was on the horizon for this Georgia species until wildlife organizations stepped in and saved the day.
The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that the Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has reached its ...
A Vero Beach man, 28, was taken into custody July 31 on an active warrant for the unlawful taking of a gopher tortoise.
Gopher Tortoises/At A Glance. The gopher tortoise is federally listed as threatened in Louisiana, Mississippi and western ...
The Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has successfully reached its goal of permanently protecting 65 gopher tortoise ...
Manatee County receives a 20% discount for its own projects that require gopher tortoise relocation. A developer pays market ...
The Gopher Tortoise is Georgia’s official state reptile. No. 65 is an easement that will conserve over 250 tortoises and ...
There’s a smile on her face and a poster in her hands. “DRIVE SLOW,” it reads in big bold letters above an impressively accurate drawing of an endangered gopher tortoise. “LOOK BELOW.” Hundreds of ...
Getting and holding the audience’s attention is essential for a presenter, whatever the subject matter might be. We inadvertently discovered two surefire ways to capture the attention of ...
Gopher tortoises are protected under state law. It’s illegal to handle or even relocate the animals, with one exception. The Florida Wildlife Consercation Commission does grant special permission to ...
Discover Falling Waters State Park near Chipley, Florida – home to the state’s tallest waterfall, hidden sinkholes, scenic ...
Between its incredible size and powerful jaw, Georgia's largest snake has been called the emperor of the forest. Is it venomous? Where can you find it?