Gopher tortoises play a crucial role in Florida's ecosystem ... "We just hope that whoever sees her again does not paint her again," Fox said. "And we hope she's an example for others who might ...

Fittingly, gopher tortoises in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama (west of the Mobile and Tombigbee rivers) are protected as threatened under the Endangered Species Act — but those in eastern Alabama, ...

The eastern population of animals are found in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and most of Alabama. “Denying gopher tortoises the protection they need to survive is indefensible,” said Elise Bennett, ...

PALM CITY, Florida (WPBF ... “And we hope she’s an example for others who might think about painting a gopher tortoise to not do it.” The center expects to release her back into the ...