The Underground Architect of Florida’s Wild Lands A single gopher tortoise may spend decades in the same landscape, slowly digging, resting, and reshaping the world beneath our feet. Their burrows persist through fires, storms, and seasons of change. Living 60–80 years, these tortoises become silent witnesses to ecosystem history — long after trails shift and trees grow tall. 📍 Powell Creek Preserve 📷 Shot on Sony a6700 Sigma 100–400 | @sonyalpha Search “Adventures in Southwest Florida” on you
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The Underground Architect of Florida’s Wild Lands A single gopher tortoise may spend decades in the same landscape, slowly digging, resting, and reshaping the world beneath our
Adventures in Southwest Florida. . The Underground Architect of Florida’s Wild Lands A single gopher tortoise may spend decades in the same landscape, slowly digging, resting, and reshaping the world beneath our feet. Their burrows persist through fires, storms, and seasons of change. Living 60–80 years, these tortoises become silent ...
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