Why Is This Gopher Tortoise Head-Banging?

Gopher Tortoise: Facts, Films, Conservation Efforts, and Research

Some people claim gopher tortoise burrows are in danger at Englewood park

50 reactions · 19 shares | Gopher Tortoise burrows are critical habitat for many other species. While Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes do not depend on burrows, they do use them for shelter when available. This was filmed by Kiley when he was doing burrow surveys for us in 2012. #Orianne #KileyBriggs #FacesoftheForest #science #research #herpetology #reptiles #gophertortoise #easterndiamondbackrattlesnake | The Orianne Society | Facebook

Gopher Tortoises in Florida: These slow-moving critters are protected

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Big progress happening behind the scenes! 🐢🙌 We’re putting the finishing touches on our pens as we prepare to welcome our very first gopher tortoise patient. 🏥✨ Want to support our work? Visit the link below to donate and see our newly updated wishlist! https://www.gophertortoisealliance.org/donate #behindthescenes #bts #progress #wildliferehabilitation #tortoiserehab #KeystoneConservation #gophertortoisealliance #gophertortoises #gophertortoise #tortoise #tortoises #turtle #turtles #Tortoise

10/23/25 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group - The Florida Channel