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Northern Notes

Gopher Tortoises It is illegal to kill, harass or destroy gopher tortoises;
however, if you see a tortoise crossing a busy road, FWC
By Katie Roundtree, grants permission to move the gopher tortoise across the
Director of Finance and road in the same direction as it was heading as long as
Administration, Northern it is safe for you to do so. Do not move the tortoise to
Palm Beach County another location or put it in a car, as this constitutes illegal
Improvement District possession. If you see a sick or injured tortoise, contact
Gopher tortoises are one a local wildlife rehabilitator, such as Busch Wildlife
of five North American Sanctuary, at (561) 575-3399 for assistance. Source:
tortoise species and one of myfwc.org.
the oldest living species on Fun fact: April 10 is Gopher Tortoise Day! On this
the planet. They are the only day every year we raise awareness and appreciation for
tortoise found naturally east the gopher tortoise and all the benefits they provide to
of the Mississippi River. It with well-drained the ecosystem. You can help celebrate Gopher Tortoise
is a state-designated threatened species in Florida and soil, abundant plants Day by hosting an event in your community, asking your
is found in parts of all 67 Florida counties. The gopher to forage, and open local city or county commission to formally adopt April
tortoise is about nine to eleven inches long when fully sunny areas is ideal 10 as Gopher Tortoise Day, and educating others on the
grown and is a tan, brown or gray color. Juveniles tend for gopher tortoises. importance of protecting gopher tortoises. Or simply
to be lighter brown and yellow-orange. Once they reach Gopher tortoises are admire a gopher tortoise from a distance and observe how
adulthood, they can live almost 90 years! They are herbivorous and feed they get around!
identifiable by their stumpy, elephant-like hind feet and on low-growing plants. NPDES tip: Do not pile garbage, trash, leaves, limbs
flattened, shovel-like forearms covered in thick scales. They may drink water or garden debris in swales – this adds pollutants which can
These shovel-like forearms are used to dig extensive pooled after rainstorms, wash into downstream waters. Do not park vehicles in the
burrows for homes. but most of their water swale – this compacts the soil so less runoff soaks in.
As their name insinuates, gopher tortoises spend needs are supplied
almost 80 percent of their time in burrows. Burrows from the plants they eat. Photos by Lucas Schaffer, NPBCID
average about 15 feet long and about 6 1/2 feet deep. Locally, there are large populations of gopher tortoises
Gopher tortoises are ectotherms which depend on their in preserves maintained by Northern within Abacoa and
environment to maintain their body temperature. Their Botanica. Some of Abacoa’s preserves have trails within Bill’s Box from page 1
burrows help maintain a stable temperature and protect them where you may catch a glimpse of a tortoise.
them from extreme temperatures and fire. Here in South Northern’s environmental team works hard to maintain Lastly
Florida, they are active all year round. In contrast, in these pristine natural lands so that native animals and Recently, John Hornyak, my next-door neighbor
colder parts of Florida, they remain in their burrows plants can thrive for years to come. reported a diamondback rattlesnake crossing Longshore
during cold winter months. Gopher tortoises are keystone Because gopher tortoises are protected in Florida, and adjacent sidewalk in the vicinity of the Tot Lot,
species because their burrows provide shelter and provide handling and relocation of gopher tortoises is illegal unless it was estimated to be approximately 4 feet long. He
refuge for more than 350 other species, such as burrowing conducted under a valid permit issued by the Florida Fish documented with photos that will appear in a following
owls, mice, indigo snakes, rabbits, opossums, foxes, and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). An FWC edition. There are other subjects to follow.
gopher frogs and invertebrates. relocation permit must be obtained before disturbing Holidays Of Note For The Delivery Date
Because of their burrowing needs, they prefer well- burrows and conducting construction activities. Lucas Oct. 11 Yom Kippur begins at sundown; ends
drained, sandy soils in habitats such as longleaf pine Schaffer, Northern’s environmental manager, has taken sundown on Oct 12.
sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, dry prairies and coastal courses and is certified as a Gopher Tortoise Authorized Oct. 31 Halloween

dunes. They are also found in urban areas, as many of their Agent. As such, he is allowed by the FWC to survey, trap, Gotta go!
natural habitats have been developed by humans. A habitat transport and relocate tortoises as necessary.

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