Tortoise

Tortoise
	Due to the rapid growth and construction in Hernando County over the years, the displacement of our wildlife is sadly becoming increasingly noticeable. "The construction of new highways and roads cutting through natural habitats is claiming many lives and injuries to the wildlife.	Gopher Tortoise

These land dwelling tortoises are listed on the State of Florida's Threatened and Endangered Species list as a Species of Special Concern. While amazing to watch, please do so from a distance. They play an important role in the ecosystems they inhabit such as scrub and pine flatwoods, as many other animals utilize the burrow dug by the Gopher Tortoise.

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