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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fred the Gopher Tortoise

Gopher tortoises are a threatened species in Florida. They are gentle, shy creatures and like to live in sandy, forested areas and try to avoid humans.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Trenton, Florida, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Copyright: © Deborah Williamson