The gopher tortoise, a protector of Florida's animals

Florida is home to plenty of species that need no introduction: alligators, crocodiles, panthers, or manatees. However, a ...

Florida’s gopher tortoise relocation may not save the species — here’s why | Opinion

Opinion: Florida moves gopher tortoises to save them from development, but experts say relocation may not solve the bigger ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

A behind the scenes look at reporting a Florida gopher tortoise story

TCPalm environment reporter Timothy O'Hara heard about a proposed Indian River County housing development that could wipe out an unprecedented number of gopher tortoise burrows. Beyond compiling ...
Yahoo

‘The Tortoises Own the Land, We’re Just Paying the Taxes’: Florida’s Protected Gopher Tortoise Is Costing Landowners and Developers

When Samantha S. and her family bought just over 2 acres in Middleburg, FL, in September 2021, they thought they’d found the perfect place to put down roots. The wooded lot, just minutes from Jennings ...
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‘Shellebrate’ Gopher Tortoise Day In Florida: April 10th Marks Statewide Celebration

Floridians are gearing up to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10th, a statewide event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role these reptiles play in the state's ecosystems. The ...
Houston Chronicle

'The Tortoises Own the Land, We're Just Paying the Taxes': Florida's Protected Gopher Tortoise Is Costing Landowners and Developers

“It was just peaceful and quiet. We loved the area. My aunt actually lives right next door,” she says. “And it would be within the same school district that our kids are in now.” The plan was simple: ...