But it doesn't go so well if the animal you're "rescuing" isn't a sea turtle. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received three reports last month of people releasing land-loving, ...

All the heavy equipment is in place and construction was set to begin on Pensacola's new fire station on Summit Boulevard, but a required site survey uncovered a gopher tortoise burrow.That means ...

The gopher tortoise, native to Florida, is considered a keystone species due to its burrowing behavior, which benefits hundreds of other animals.

A Sarasota County spokesperson said the site is "actively monitored by the FWC certified gopher tortoise agent, and other state and federal representatives. There have been no reports of impacts ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has gone to the extent of publicly asking people to stop being so helpful UsVsTh3m Brian Edwards 17:24, 07 Apr 2015Updated 17:27, 07 Apr 2015 ...

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (WTOC) - The Gopher tortoise is the Georgia state reptile but it's facing extinction. But with the help of veterinarians from across the state, one park manager is hoping to bring ...

Background On July 27, 2011, the Fish and Wildlife Service added the eastern gopher tortoise to the list of candidate species for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The eastern gopher ...