What's Wild: Gopher Tortoise
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Getting their name from their burrowing behavior, gopher tortoises play a vital role as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem. These creatures have experienced significant habitat loss, but wildlife experts are working to restore the gopher tortoise population in the sandhills region. Part of the "What's Wild" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 18 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Ecology, Reptiles
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: SC ETV
- Series: What's Wild
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