FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 10 AM TO 11 AM
Every Florida resident has the ability to impact the conservation of gopher tortoises. Join regional gopher tortoise biologist Kelly O’Connor for a detailed look at the life history of gopher tortoises and information on how you can help protect this unique species.
The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species.
They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction. The gopher tortoise is a representative of the genus Gopherus, which contains the only tortoises native to North America. Gopher tortoises are a federally protected species. Current Florida state regulations clearly indicate that it is illegal to handle or disturb gopher tortoises or to bother their burrows.
Chinsegut Conservation Center is located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, Florida 34601
