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Gopher tortoises (gopherus polyphemus) are a threatened and legally protected species, which digs a burrow in sandy soils. These tortoises live on land, not in water. Click here for a much more detailed description of this herbivorous reptile. To better understand why the gopher tortoise warrants our protection, click here.
