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Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)

Created: January 12th, 2022 - 10:07 AM
Last Modified: January 12th, 2022 - 10:12 AM
Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 351052
Country:
United States
State:
Florida
County:
Alachua County
Time:
2021-12-28 12:15:00
Qty:
4
Age:
Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Sandy xeric uplands
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
76.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
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Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

Four seen within about a mile while driving on a balmy December afternoon. Tortoises retreated to burrows upon realizing our presence.

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