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Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus · Testudinidae

TypeTortoise
HabitatTerrestrial
DietHerbivore
UVB lightingRequired
HibernatesYes
SwimsNo
Care levelAdvanced
Native regionSoutheastern USA

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