Over the last century, the reptile’s population in the Peach state has declined by 80%. A dwindling habitat means fewer pine ...

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

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

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has reached its goal of permanently protecting 65 viable tortoise populations, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of ...

However, a silent sentinel lies within burrows of Florida’s grounds. The gopher tortoise is one of five North American ...

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to ...