Georgia wildlife officials say the state has reached a milestone in its push to protect gopher tortoises, even as some environmental groups say more needs to be done.

Southwest Florida's rapid development creates jobs in construction and gopher tortoise relocation services. Licensed agents ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. In the heat of summer, a growing number of ...

The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that the Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has reached its ...

The Gopher Tortoise is Georgia’s official state reptile. No. 65 is an easement that will conserve over 250 tortoises and ...

Manatee County receives a 20% discount for its own projects that require gopher tortoise relocation. A developer pays market ...

A Vero Beach man, 28, was taken into custody July 31 on an active warrant for the unlawful taking of a gopher tortoise.

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The best way to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day is to ensure there are more gopher tortoises across their natural range in the southeast United States. Founded in 2013, the Forestland Stewards ...

One of Southwest Florida's most beloved reptiles is finally getting celebrated the way it always deserved to be. Gopher Tortoise Day is April 10, with the goal of raising awareness for the threatened ...

Wildlife in Southwest Florida can face an array of challenges in order to survive. Natural predators, hurricanes, vehicles and the constant growth and development taking place that impacts their ...

PALM CITY, Fla. — A gopher tortoise was picked up in Port St. Lucie, when a homeowner found her in their yard painted with nail polish. Now, it's undergoing cleaning and treatment at the Treasure ...