Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)

A Gopher Tortoise rests on the ground with its head and front legs partially buried in loose, yellowish sand; grass is visible in the background.
Map of the southeastern United States with shaded areas showing the range of the Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Black and white map highlighting parts of the southeastern United States, including Georgia and South Carolina, with regions shaded in gray to indicate the habitat range of the Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus).

Photos by Amanda Hurst unless otherwise noted

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