Ask: What happens when a species that creates habitat for others disappears?

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Dry, sandy soils from Florida’s coastal dunes to inland habitats are perfect for #gophertortoises! These ecosystem engineers build burrows and share with many other species, too!

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It’s #WildernessMonth....but sometimes, wilderness shows up right on our sidewalks. 🐢💚

When we see a #gophertortoise crossing a road, sidewalk, neighborhood, or developed area, it’s worth remembering: they didn’t move into our habitat. We moved into theirs.