Two of the inhabitants of Egmont Key
A Southeastern Pocket Gopher tortoise. Egmont is home to one of the largest colonies of Gopher tortoises in the world and although not on the endangered list they are considered "one of the species that need to be watched". They dig burrows in the sand. Notice the paddle like feet that are used to dig the holes. These burrows are also used by indigosnakes (endangered),rattlesnakes and blacksnakes. They are a declining population partially due to a dwindling habitat
The bottom shell of a box turtle. When they close up they are pretty much bullet proof
The bottom shell of a box turtle. When they close up they .The top shell of a box turtle which share the same habitat.
Nov 20
A Southeastern Pocket Gopher tortoise. Egmont is home to one of the largest colonies of Gopher tortoises in the world and although not on the endangered list they are considered "one of the species that need to be watched". They dig burrows in the sand. Notice the paddle like feet that are used to dig the holes. These burrows are also used by indigosnakes (endangered),rattlesnakes and blacksnakes. They are a declining population partially due to a dwindling habitat
The bottom shell of a box turtle. When they close up they are pretty much bullet proof
The bottom shell of a box turtle. When they close up they .The top shell of a box turtle which share the same habitat.
Nov 20
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