The Tortoise Conservancy

Our mission as a non-profit organization is to acquire and maintain suitable habitat for the relocation & preservation of threatened Gopher and other Tortoises.

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We Need Sponsors for Gopher Tortoises for our upcoming tortoise preserve land tracts. Find out how you can become a Tortoise Conservancy member at https://t.co/hYqqNxVN9D

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No telling what you might find while walking property during a gopher tortoise survey. No one was hurt in the taking of this photo (including the snake) #rattlesnake
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Sometimes rescuing tortoises is a family affair. Go-For Diggers, Inc found these four and safely relocated them to Okeechobee before the builders could hurt them. #SaveTheTortoises

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Someone's been busy! These guys are an incredible species. Support them if you can. #SaveTheTortoises

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Fun Fact #16: Rainwater Collectors
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoises are excellent rainwater collectors! They dig shallow depressions in the ground to catch and drink rainwater, ensuring they stay hydrated even in dry conditions. 🌧️💧 #TortoiseTidbits #RainwaterCollectors

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Looks like Jessi just saved another tortoise from harm. Thanks to all of our TTC Member Sponsors for your contributions. Together we're saving these beautiful creatures one at a time.

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GoForDiggers found one that almost got missed by the initial survey. Save another one from death by developer! Support TTC if you can to save every one that we can.

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Fun Fact #15: Unique Scutes
Did you know? 🐢 The scutes (plates) on a gopher tortoise's shell are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints! These scutes can tell a lot about their age and health. 🐢🔍 #SaveTheTortoises #Scutes

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If you were on a nature walk, would you have spotted this rattle snake? Luckily our friends at Go-For Diggers spotted it in time and no one was hurt (including the rattler). Amazing what's lurking in places that we probably never see.

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We would like to introduce one of our corporate sponsors, Healthy Body Botanicals. They agreed to DONATE 10% of all profits to The Tortoise Conservancy. Check out their website and show them some love while they show the gopher tortoises love in return. https://t.co/jGct7dephT

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Fun Fact #14: Gender Determination by Temperature
Did you know? 🐢 The temperature of the nest determines the gender of gopher tortoise hatchlings! Warmer temperatures produce more females, while cooler temperatures result in more males. 🌡️🧬 #GopherTortoises

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Jessi, Daryl and the crew saving another gopher tortoise before the developers get to work doing what they do. Whoot, whoot, whoot Jessi!!! #savethetortoises #gofordiggers

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There are no depths that we won't go to save a gopher tortoise from being killed or injured by land developers. Here's one of our board members and good friends, Daryl Coggin from Go-For Diggers, Inc. saving another one!

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Fun Fact #13: Underground Ecosystem Engineers
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoises are considered ecosystem engineers. Their burrows create microhabitats that provide protection and resources for numerous species, influencing the function of their environment. 🌍 #EcosystemEngineers

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Fun Fact #13: Underground Ecosystem Engineers
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoises are considered ecosystem engineers. Their burrows create microhabitats that provide protection and resources for numerous species, influencing the function of their environment. 🌍 #SaveTheTortoises

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Fun Fact #12: Digging Powerhouses
🐢 Gopher tortoises are powerful diggers! They use their strong, shovel-like front legs to dig through tough soil, creating their extensive burrows. Their digging ability is vital for their survival. 💪 #SaveTheTortoises #DiggingDynamos

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Fun Fact #11: Unique Mating Rituals
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoises have unique mating rituals! Males will bob their heads, grunt, and nudge the females to attract their attention. This courtship can last for several weeks! 💕 #TortoiseTidbits #MatingRituals #SaveTheTortoises

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Fun Fact #10: Slow Metabolism
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoises have a slow metabolism, which allows them to survive long periods without food or water. This adaptation is crucial for their survival in the wild. 🚶‍♂️🐢 #SurvivalSkills #SaveTheTortoises

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Fun Fact #9: Burrow Temperature Regulation
Did you know? 🐢 Gopher tortoise burrows maintain a stable temperature year-round, providing a cool refuge in the summer and a warm haven in the winter. This helps them survive extreme weather conditions. 🌡️🏞️ #ClimateControl

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Fun Fact #8: Social Creatures
🐢 Gopher tortoises are quite social and often share their burrows with other tortoises. They have even been observed communicating with each other through head bobbing and other movements. 🐢❤️🐢 #TortoiseTidbits #SocialTortoises #savethetortoises

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Fun Fact #7: Important Seed Dispersers
🐢 Gopher tortoises play a key role in their environment by helping with seed dispersal. As they munch on various plants, they spread seeds through their droppings, promoting plant growth and biodiversity. 🌱 #SeedSpreaders #savethetortoises