Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gopher Tortoises, which are protected species in all 67 Florida counties, have been reclassified as researchers believe the animal's population could lower by as much as 98% over the next 80 years. The International Union for Conservation of Nature, an international organization that monitors endangered species, believes that overdevelopment is the root cause.
Gopher Tortoises, which are protected species in all 67 Florida counties, have been reclassified as researchers believe the animal's population could lower by as much as 98% over the next 80 years. The International Union for Conservation of Nature, an international organization that monitors endangered species, believes that overdevelopment is the root cause.
