Posts Tagged ‘gopher tortoises’
SCCF Biologists Present at South Florida Herpeton Conference
SCCF’s Coastal Wildlife and Wildlife & Habitat Management departments took part in the 2024 Herpeton Conference, which took place Sept. 27-29 at Florida SouthWestern State College. SCCF helped sponsor the conference. …
Read MoreGopher Tortoise Population Still Recovering from Hurricane Ian
SCCF has been conducting annual gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) burrow surveys on Sanibel preserves since 2000. Frannie’s Preserve and C. R. Johnston Tract surveys began in 2000 while Dayton Preserve,…
Read MoreRecognizing Sanibel’s First Official Gopher Tortoise Day
Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida was first adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council in 2016 to bring awareness to this state-threatened species. This year, the City of Sanibel is officially…
Read MoreSupport New License Plate to Protect Gopher Tortoise
The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a keystone species that is iconic in uplands in the southeastern United States. Keystone species help define the ecosystem. Without their presence, these habitats…
Read MoreGopher Tortoise Surveys Reveal Loss of Burrows
Higher elevation area counts remain same
Read MoreHurricane Ian’s Impact on Keystone Species
Why gopher tortoises & alligators are vital to the overall ecosystem
Read MoreGretchen C. Valade Preserve Restoration Will Help Gopher Tortoises
A recent SCCF land acquisition will provide enhanced wildlife habitat
Read MoreSCCF Celebrates World Turtle Day
Monitoring work on islands contributes greatly to conservation
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