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Threatened Florida Gopher Tortoise #235655058
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The gopher tortoise is a species of tortoise that can live 40 to 60 years in the wild. The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species. The gopher tortoise is a fairly large terrestrial reptile which possesses forefeet well adapted for burrowing, and elephantine hind feet.