8.26.2007

Turbo



Yesterday afternoon
the whole block was excited
about a visit from "Turbo"




a rare Gopher Tortoise
"Gopherus poliphemus"





their burrows can be
up to 42 feet long !


They eats things like
grass, berries,
flowers and mushrooms.










To learn more go to:
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/experience/threatened/gophertortoise.cfm

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